Lomé to Dulles (LFW–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LFW–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,345 miles in approximately 11h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 3 | 789 | 11h07 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Lomé
| Metric | LFW→IAD | ACC→IAD | LOS→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LFW | – | 105 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Flight time | 11h 7m | 11h 40m | 11h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LFW: GMT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lomé, it's 2:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
LFW–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LFW to IAD
Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LFW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LFW to IAD ranges from 11 hours 7 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
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via ACC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Accra (ACC) and Lagos (LOS).