IAD
Washington
United States
9,349 km
5,809 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD SFQ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code IAD SFQ
ICAO Code KIAD LTCH
City Washington Sanliurfa
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 312 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 37.090000, 38.850000

Washington (IAD) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Washington, it's 22:24 in Sanliurfa. With a 8-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 1,171 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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