DCA
Washington
United States
14,614 km
9,080 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,614 km
9,080 mi / 7,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA TFM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code DCA TFM
ICAO Code KDCA AYTE
City Washington Telefomin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 14 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Washington (DCA) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 14,614 kilometers (9,080 miles / 7,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 08:36 in Washington, it's 23:36 in Telefomin. 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 4,936 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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