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

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ET516
ET Ethiopian
789
1:12 PM
GMT
8:19 PM
EDT
11h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET517
ET Ethiopian
788
9:40 PM
EDT
11:50 AM+1
GMT
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lomé to Dulles
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,345 mi 11h 7m nonstop -4h behind 6 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop LFW–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 789 11h07 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 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, LFW to IAD 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 LFW to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
404
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
LFW → IAD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
IAD → LFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Lomé

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of LFW with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lomé, it's 2:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
5,345 mi / 8,602 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 7m.
Getting from IAD

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.

Dulles Climate

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

Key statistics for the Lomé to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance5,345 mi / 8,602 km
Flight time11h 7m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: LFW
IATA / ICAOLFW / DXXX
TimezoneAfrica/Lome
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation72 ft / 22 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LFW to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lomé–Tokoin International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 11h 7m. The route covers 5,345 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LFW to IAD. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACC, BRU, EWR, CDG, LOS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 4 hours behind Lomé.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACC and LOS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).