GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
16,601 km
10,315 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
16,601 km
10,315 mi / 8,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
38°
northeast

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GBV IAD
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GBV IAD
ICAO Code YGIB KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 509 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 38.900000, -77.500000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 16,601 kilometers (10,315 miles / 8,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Australia 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 16:48 in Gibb River Airport, it's 03:48 in Washington. With a 13-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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 310° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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