Airport Comparison
| CMU | DCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chimbu Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport |
| IATA Code | CMU | DCA |
| ICAO Code | AYCH | KDCA |
| City | Kundiawa | Washington |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,974 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.020000, 144.970000 | 38.850000, -77.040000 |
Kundiawa (CMU) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 14,443 kilometers (8,974 miles / 7,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.
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 04:15 in Kundiawa, it's 13:15 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 4,960 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.
The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 300° (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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.