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IAD to MLA: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
4,816 mi
7,750 km · 4,185 nm
9h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,816 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from MLA?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Malta (MLA) is 4,816 miles (7,750 km, 4,185 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Malta?
Malta is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to MLA?
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