IAD
Washington
United States
6,521 km
4,052 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
6,521 km
4,052 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD RMS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code IAD RMS
ICAO Code KIAD ETAR
City Washington Ramstein
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 312 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 49.440000, 7.600000

Washington (IAD) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 6,521 kilometers (4,052 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:07 in Washington, it's 16:07 in Ramstein. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ramstein (RMS) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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