AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
14,513 km
9,018 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMU DCA
Airport Name Amanab Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AMU DCA
ICAO Code AYAM KDCA
City Amanab Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 1,307 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 38.850000, -77.040000

Amanab (AMU) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 18:55 in Amanab, it's 03:55 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 1,293 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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