Dulles to Lomé (IAD–LFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET517
ET Ethiopian
788
10:26 PM
EDT
11:30 AM+1
GMT
9h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET516
ET Ethiopian
789
1:12 PM
GMT
8:19 PM
EDT
11h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Lomé
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,345 mi 9h 4m nonstop +4h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

IAD–LFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,345 miles in approximately 9h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–LFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 788 9h04 53% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to LFW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
369
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → LFW
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
LFW → IAD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Lomé is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LFW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 10:00 PM in Lomé.
Distance & Flight Time
5,345 mi / 8,602 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 4m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Togo for up to 7 days, extendable to 30 days. The visa on arrival costs XOF 10,000 (about $16) and is issued at Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW). For longer stays, apply for an eVisa at voyage.gouv.tg before departure. The single-entry eVisa costs XOF 25,000 to XOF 50,000 ($40 to $81) depending on duration and allows stays up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

Togo is a narrow West African nation stretching 580km north from the Gulf of Guinea. Lome, the capital, sits on the coast at the border with Ghana. The Grand Marche (Grand Market) in Lome is one of West Africa's largest markets, run primarily by the Nana Benz women traders. Koutammakou in northern Togo, the land of the Batammariba people and their fortified mud tower houses (takienta), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Agou (986m) is the highest point.

No direct flights connect the US to Togo. Route through Accra (30 minutes by road from Lome, or short flights), Paris (about 6 hours to LFW on Air France), Addis Ababa (about 5 hours on Ethiopian Airlines), or Abidjan (about 1 hour on ASKY Airlines). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 14 to 22 hours. Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF per EUR 1, trading at roughly 615 XOF per $1. ATMs are available in Lome. Card payments are limited to hotels and a few restaurants. Cash is essential outside Lome. Moto-taxis (zemidjans) are the primary urban transport at XOF 200 to XOF 500 ($0.33 to $0.80) per ride. French is the official language.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–LFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lomé route.
Route details
Distance5,345 mi / 8,602 km
Flight time9h 4m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LFW
IATA / ICAOLFW / DXXX
TimezoneAfrica/Lome
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation72 ft / 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin International Airport take approximately 9h 4m. The route covers 5,345 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from IAD to LFW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACC, BRU, JFK, EWR, ADD, CDG and LOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lomé is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from LFW to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to LFW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to LFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LFW ranges from 9 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,345 miles (8,602 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ACC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.