AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
14,771 km
9,179 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
14,771 km
9,179 mi / 7,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AWB DCA
Airport Name Awaba Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code AWB DCA
ICAO Code AYAW KDCA
City Awaba Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 32 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 38.850000, -77.040000

Awaba (AWB) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 14,771 kilometers (9,179 miles / 7,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 14:27 in Awaba, it's 23:27 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.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 300° (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 Awaba Airport (AWB) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.