FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
14,510 km
9,016 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
14,510 km
9,016 mi / 7,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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FAQ IAD
Airport Name Frieda River Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code FAQ IAD
ICAO Code AYFR KIAD
City Frieda River Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 217 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 38.900000, -77.500000

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

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 14,510 kilometers (9,016 miles / 7,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 05:48 in Frieda River, it's 14:48 in Washington. 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.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 304° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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