The flight distance from Bulolo Airport (BUL) in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 14,374 kilometers (8,931 miles / 7,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 09:49 in Bulolo, it's 18:49 in Washington. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,928 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Bulolo Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Bulolo (BUL) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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