IAD
Washington
United States
15,168 km
9,425 miles
WEI
Weipa
Australia
Distance
15,168 km
9,425 mi / 8,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
296°
west northwest

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IAD WEI
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Weipa Airport
IATA Code IAD WEI
ICAO Code KIAD YBWP
City Washington Weipa
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 312 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -12.680000, 141.930000

Washington (IAD) to Weipa (WEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Weipa Airport (WEI) in Weipa, Australia is 15,168 kilometers (9,425 miles / 8,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Australia. 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 16:32 in Washington, it's 07:32 in Weipa. 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 Weipa (WEI) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 46° (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 Weipa Airport (WEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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