DCA
Washington
United States
14,547 km
9,039 miles
FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,547 km
9,039 mi / 7,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
304°
northwest

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DCA FAQ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Frieda River Airport
IATA Code DCA FAQ
ICAO Code KDCA AYFR
City Washington Frieda River
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 14 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -4.610000, 141.960000

Washington (DCA) to Frieda River (FAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea is 14,547 kilometers (9,039 miles / 7,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 19:52 in Washington, it's 09:52 in Frieda River. 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.

The return flight from Frieda River (FAQ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 40° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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