IAD
Washington
United States
15,269 km
9,488 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
15,269 km
9,488 mi / 8,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

IAD KUA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code IAD KUA
ICAO Code KIAD WMKD
City Washington Kuantan
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 312 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 3.780000, 103.210000

Washington (IAD) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 15,269 kilometers (9,488 miles / 8,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:53 in Washington, it's 20:53 in Kuantan. With a 13-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 Kuantan (KUA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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