IAD
Washington
United States
13,056 km
8,113 miles
SCZ
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,056 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

IAD SCZ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
IATA Code IAD SCZ
ICAO Code KIAD AGGL
City Washington Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 312 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -10.720000, 165.790000

Washington (IAD) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 13,056 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 00:59 in Washington, it's 16:59 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. 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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) 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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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