BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
15,878 km
9,866 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
15,878 km
9,866 mi / 8,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Dili
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BCH IAD
Airport Name Cakung Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BCH IAD
ICAO Code WPEC KIAD
City Baucau Washington
Country Timor-Leste United States
Timezone Asia/Dili America/New_York
Elevation 1,771 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 38.900000, -77.500000

Baucau (BCH) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 15,878 kilometers (9,866 miles / 8,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Timor-Leste with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Baucau, it's 19:46 in Washington. With a 14-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 1,459 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 319° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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