IAD
Washington
United States
14,388 km
8,941 miles
OSE
Omora
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,388 km
8,941 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD OSE
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Omora Airport
IATA Code IAD OSE
ICAO Code KIAD AYOM
City Washington Omora
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 312 ft 2,540 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -7.830000, 147.080000

Washington (IAD) to Omora (OSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Omora Airport (OSE) in Omora, Papua New Guinea is 14,388 kilometers (8,941 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 10:29 in Washington, it's 01:29 in Omora. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,228 feet between the two airports. Omora Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Omora (OSE) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 45° (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 Omora Airport (OSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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