ADC
Andekombe
Papua New Guinea
14,475 km
8,994 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
14,475 km
8,994 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADC DCA
Airport Name Andakombe Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ADC DCA
ICAO Code AYAN KDCA
City Andekombe Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 3,600 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, 145.740000 38.850000, -77.040000

Andekombe (ADC) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Andakombe Airport (ADC) in Andekombe, Papua New Guinea to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 14,475 kilometers (8,994 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Andekombe, it's 04:15 in Washington. 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 3,586 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Andakombe Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Andekombe (ADC) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Andakombe Airport (ADC) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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