CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
14,405 km
8,951 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
14,405 km
8,951 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

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CMU IAD
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code CMU IAD
ICAO Code AYCH KIAD
City Kundiawa Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 4,974 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 38.900000, -77.500000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 14,405 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,778 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 05:22 in Kundiawa, it's 14:22 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 4,662 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Chimbu Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 299° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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