AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
16,947 km
10,531 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
16,947 km
10,531 mi / 9,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AYQ IAD
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AYQ IAD
ICAO Code YAYE KIAD
City Ayers Rock Washington
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/New_York
Elevation 1,626 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 38.900000, -77.500000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 16,947 kilometers (10,531 miles / 9,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Australia 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 15:11 in Ayers Rock, it's 00:41 in Washington. With a 14.5-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 1,314 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 291° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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