AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
9,354 km
5,812 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
9,354 km
5,812 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AXR IAD
Airport Name Arutua Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AXR IAD
ICAO Code NTGU KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 9 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 38.900000, -77.500000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 9,354 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 French Polynesia 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 23:31 in Arutua Airport, it's 04:31 in Washington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arutua Airport (AXR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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