IAD
Washington
United States
13,369 km
8,307 miles
IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,369 km
8,307 mi / 7,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

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IAD IRA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Ngorangora Airport
IATA Code IAD IRA
ICAO Code KIAD AGGK
City Washington Kirakira
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 312 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -10.450000, 161.900000

Washington (IAD) to Kirakira (IRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands is 13,369 kilometers (8,307 miles / 7,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 03:32 in Washington, it's 19:32 in Kirakira. With a 16-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 Kirakira (IRA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 51° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ngorangora Airport (IRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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