IAD
Washington
United States
13,496 km
8,386 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
13,496 km
8,386 mi / 7,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
318°
northwest

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IAD YAP
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code IAD YAP
ICAO Code KIAD PTYA
City Washington Yap Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 312 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 9.500000, 138.080000

Washington (IAD) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 13,496 kilometers (8,386 miles / 7,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Micronesia. 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 04:16 in Washington, it's 19:16 in Yap Island. 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.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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