IAD
Washington
United States
13,597 km
8,449 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,597 km
8,449 mi / 7,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
296°
west northwest

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IAD NIS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code IAD NIS
ICAO Code KIAD AYSE
City Washington Simberi Island
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 312 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Washington (IAD) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 13,597 kilometers (8,449 miles / 7,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 16:22 in Washington, it's 07:22 in Simberi Island. 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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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