DCA
Washington
United States
14,542 km
9,036 miles
GVI
Green River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,542 km
9,036 mi / 7,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
305°
northwest

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DCA GVI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Green River Airport
IATA Code DCA GVI
ICAO Code KDCA AYGV
City Washington Green River
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 14 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -3.900000, 141.170000

Washington (DCA) to Green River (GVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Green River Airport (GVI) in Green River, Papua New Guinea is 14,542 kilometers (9,036 miles / 7,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Washington, it's 17:50 in Green River. 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.

The return flight from Green River (GVI) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Green River Airport (GVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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