IAD
Washington
United States
6,500 km
4,039 miles
SCN
Saarbrucken
Germany
Distance
6,500 km
4,039 mi / 3,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD SCN
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Saarbrucken Airport
IATA Code IAD SCN
ICAO Code KIAD EDDR
City Washington Saarbrucken
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 312 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 49.210000, 7.110000

Washington (IAD) to Saarbrucken (SCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 6,500 kilometers (4,039 miles / 3,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:46 in Washington, it's 17:46 in Saarbrucken. 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 Saarbrucken (SCN) 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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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