IAD
Washington
United States
8,861 km
5,506 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD MDY
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code IAD MDY
ICAO Code KIAD PMDY
City Washington Midway Atoll
Country United States UM
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Midway
Elevation 312 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 28.200000, -177.380000

Washington (IAD) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:07 in Washington, it's 04:07 in Midway Atoll. 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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