GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
15,687 km
9,748 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
15,687 km
9,748 mi / 8,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
44°
northeast

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GTE IAD
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GTE IAD
ICAO Code YGTE KIAD
City Groote Eylandt Washington
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/New_York
Elevation 53 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 38.900000, -77.500000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 15,687 kilometers (9,748 miles / 8,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Australia 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 22:44 in Groote Eylandt, it's 08:14 in Washington. With a 14.5-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 Washington (IAD) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 300° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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