DCA
Washington
United States
14,290 km
8,879 miles
DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,290 km
8,879 mi / 7,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DCA DER
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Derim Airport
IATA Code DCA DER
ICAO Code KDCA AYDE
City Washington Derim
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 14 ft 4,850 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -6.140000, 147.110000

Washington (DCA) to Derim (DER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea is 14,290 kilometers (8,879 miles / 7,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Washington, it's 23:51 in Derim. 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 4,836 feet between the two airports. Derim Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Derim (DER) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Derim Airport (DER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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