DCA
Washington
United States
14,783 km
9,186 miles
ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,783 km
9,186 mi / 7,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA ILA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Illaga Airport
IATA Code DCA ILA
ICAO Code KDCA WABL
City Washington Illaga-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 14 ft 6,307 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -3.830000, 137.580000

Washington (DCA) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,783 kilometers (9,186 miles / 7,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Washington, it's 21:31 in Illaga-Papua Island. With a 14-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 6,293 feet between the two airports. Illaga Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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