IAD
Washington
United States
14,855 km
9,230 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,855 km
9,230 mi / 8,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD WET
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code IAD WET
ICAO Code KIAD WABG
City Washington Wagethe-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 312 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Washington (IAD) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,855 kilometers (9,230 miles / 8,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:23 in Washington, it's 21:23 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 14-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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 37° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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