FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
8,957 km
5,565 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
8,957 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FGU IAD
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code FGU IAD
ICAO Code NTGB KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 9 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 38.900000, -77.500000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 8,957 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 15:55 in Fangatau Airport, it's 20:55 in Washington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fangatau Airport (FGU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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