IAD
Washington
United States
11,528 km
7,163 miles
IUE
Alofi
NU
Distance
11,528 km
7,163 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
256°
west southwest

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IAD IUE
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Niue International Airport
IATA Code IAD IUE
ICAO Code KIAD NIUE
City Washington Alofi
Country United States NU
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Niue
Elevation 312 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -19.080000, -169.930000

Washington (IAD) to Alofi (IUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU is 11,528 kilometers (7,163 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 NU. 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 22:13 in Washington, it's 16:13 in Alofi. With a 6-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 Alofi (IUE) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Niue International Airport (IUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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