HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
13,942 km
8,663 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
13,942 km
8,663 mi / 7,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
45°
northeast

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HKN IAD
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code HKN IAD
ICAO Code AYHK KIAD
City Hoskins Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 66 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 38.900000, -77.500000

Hoskins (HKN) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 13,942 kilometers (8,663 miles / 7,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 01:11 in Hoskins, it's 10:11 in Washington. 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 Washington (IAD) to Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 295° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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