CHY
Choiseul Bay Airport
Solomon Islands
13,557 km
8,424 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
13,557 km
8,424 mi / 7,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
48°
northeast

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CHY IAD
Airport Name Choiseul Bay Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code CHY IAD
ICAO Code AGGC KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -6.710000, 156.400000 38.900000, -77.500000

Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 13,557 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 01:05 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 09:05 in Washington. With a 16-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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 289° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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