IAD
Washington
United States
9,041 km
5,618 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
9,041 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
237°
west southwest

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IAD VHZ
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code IAD VHZ
ICAO Code KIAD NTUV
City Washington Vahitahi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 312 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Washington (IAD) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 9,041 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 01:57 in Washington, it's 20:57 in Vahitahi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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