GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
14,333 km
8,906 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
14,333 km
8,906 mi / 7,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

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GAP IAD
Airport Name Gusap Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GAP IAD
ICAO Code AYGP KIAD
City Gusap Washington
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 1,504 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -6.050000, 145.960000 38.900000, -77.500000

Gusap (GAP) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 14,333 kilometers (8,906 miles / 7,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 07:48 in Gusap, it's 16:48 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,192 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Gusap Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Gusap (GAP) follows a heading of 298° (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 Gusap Airport (GAP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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