IAD
Washington
United States
8,525 km
5,297 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
8,525 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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IAD SMI
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code IAD SMI
ICAO Code KIAD LGSM
City Washington Samos Island
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Athens
Elevation 312 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 37.690000, 26.910000

Washington (IAD) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 8,525 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Greece. 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 10:52 in Washington, it's 17:52 in Samos Island. 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.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 309° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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