IAD
Washington
United States
13,551 km
8,420 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
13,551 km
8,420 mi / 7,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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IAD ZBY
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code IAD ZBY
ICAO Code KIAD VLSB
City Washington Sayaboury
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 312 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 19.230000, 101.730000

Washington (IAD) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 13,551 kilometers (8,420 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Laos. 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 16:25 in Washington, it's 04:25 in Sayaboury. With a 12-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 Sayaboury (ZBY) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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