IAD
Washington
United States
16,420 km
10,203 miles
MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
16,420 km
10,203 mi / 8,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
291°
west northwest

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IAD MNW
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Macdonald Downs Airport
IATA Code IAD MNW
ICAO Code KIAD YMDS
City Washington N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 312 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -22.470000, 135.230000

Washington (IAD) to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia is 16,420 kilometers (10,203 miles / 8,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Australia. 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 03:06 in Washington, it's 17:36 in Macdonald Downs Airport. With a 14.5-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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 52° (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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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