IAD
Washington
United States
12,203 km
7,583 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
12,203 km
7,583 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

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IAD RTA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code IAD RTA
ICAO Code KIAD NFNR
City Washington Rotuma
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 312 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Washington (IAD) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 12,203 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Fiji. 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 11:47 in Washington, it's 04:47 in Rotuma. With a 17-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 Rotuma (RTA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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