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OBL to IAD: distance & flight time
Zoersel (Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
3,883 mi
6,249 km · 3,374 nm
8h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,883 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 5m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OBL — Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield · Zoersel, Belgium
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OBL
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)14 mi away
- GLZ · Gilze Rijen Air Base22 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base22 mi away
- BRU · Brussels Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OBL from IAD?
The flight distance from Zoersel (OBL) to Washington (IAD) is 3,883 miles (6,249 km, 3,374 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OBL to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 5m 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 Zoersel and Washington?
Washington is 6 hours behind Zoersel.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OBL to IAD?
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