BAS
Ballalae
Solomon Islands
13,620 km
8,463 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
13,620 km
8,463 mi / 7,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
48°
northeast

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BAS IAD
Airport Name Ballalae Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BAS IAD
ICAO Code AGGE KIAD
City Ballalae Washington
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -6.990000, 155.890000 38.900000, -77.500000

Ballalae (BAS) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballalae Airport (BAS) in Ballalae, Solomon Islands to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 13,620 kilometers (8,463 miles / 7,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 20:20 in Ballalae, it's 04:20 in Washington. With a 16-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 (IAD) to Ballalae (BAS) follows a heading of 289° (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 Ballalae Airport (BAS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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