IAD
Washington
United States
6,622 km
4,115 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
6,622 km
4,115 mi / 3,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
26°
north northeast

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IAD SOT
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code IAD SOT
ICAO Code KIAD EFSO
City Washington Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 312 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 67.390000, 26.620000

Washington (IAD) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 6,622 kilometers (4,115 miles / 3,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Finland. 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 14:54 in Washington, it's 21:54 in Sodankyla. 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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 299° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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