IAD
Washington
United States
8,720 km
5,418 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
8,720 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

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IAD TOB
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code IAD TOB
ICAO Code KIAD HLGN
City Washington Tobruk
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 312 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 31.860000, 23.910000

Washington (IAD) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 8,720 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Washington, it's 01:37 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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