AAU
Asau
Samoa
11,384 km
7,074 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,384 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

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AAU IAD
Airport Name Asau Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AAU IAD
ICAO Code NSAU KIAD
City Asau Washington
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 38.900000, -77.500000

Asau (AAU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,384 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Asau, it's 05:11 in Washington. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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