IAD
Washington
United States
13,897 km
8,635 miles
MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,897 km
8,635 mi / 7,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
301°
west northwest

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IAD MAS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Momote Airport
IATA Code IAD MAS
ICAO Code KIAD AYMO
City Washington N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 312 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -2.060000, 147.420000

Washington (IAD) to Momote Airport (MAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,897 kilometers (8,635 miles / 7,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 23:48 in Washington, it's 14:48 in Momote Airport. 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 Momote Airport (MAS) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Momote Airport (MAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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