IAD
Washington
United States
14,612 km
9,079 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,612 km
9,079 mi / 7,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
302°
west northwest

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IAD SBE
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code IAD SBE
ICAO Code KIAD AYSA
City Washington N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 312 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Washington (IAD) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,612 kilometers (9,079 miles / 7,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 11:20 in Washington, it's 02:20 in Suabi 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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