IAD
Washington
United States
12,241 km
7,606 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
12,241 km
7,606 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IAD RHN
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code IAD RHN
ICAO Code KIAD FYSA
City Washington Rosh Pinah
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 312 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Washington (IAD) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 12,241 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Washington, it's 14:04 in Rosh Pinah. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,558 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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