DCA
Washington
United States
14,470 km
8,991 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,470 km
8,991 mi / 7,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA WTP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code DCA WTP
ICAO Code KDCA AYWT
City Washington Fatima Mission
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 14 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Washington (DCA) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 14,470 kilometers (8,991 miles / 7,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 13:09 in Washington, it's 04:09 in Fatima Mission. With a 15-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 5,186 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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