IAD
Washington
United States
14,253 km
8,856 miles
MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,253 km
8,856 mi / 7,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAD MXK
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Mindik Airport
IATA Code IAD MXK
ICAO Code KIAD AYMI
City Washington Mindik
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 312 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -6.470000, 147.440000

Washington (IAD) to Mindik (MXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea is 14,253 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 05:26 in Washington, it's 20:26 in Mindik. 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 3,888 feet between the two airports. Mindik Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Mindik (MXK) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Mindik Airport (MXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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