IAD
Washington
United States
15,396 km
9,567 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
15,396 km
9,567 mi / 8,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD KWM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code IAD KWM
ICAO Code KIAD YKOW
City Washington Kowanyama
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 312 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Washington (IAD) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 15,396 kilometers (9,567 miles / 8,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Australia. 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 17:44 in Washington, it's 08:44 in Kowanyama. 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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 48° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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