Distance From Sumwari Airstrip to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The distance from Sumwari Airstrip () to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 9028 miles or 14529 kilometers or 7840 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sumwari ( Papua New Guinea ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sumwari and Washington takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumwari Airstrip, Sumwari, Papua New Guinea to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 20 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DCA

Kilometers		14529 km
Statute Miles		9028 miles
Nautical Miles		7840 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

Sumwari Airstrip to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - to DCA Flight Path

Location of Sumwari Airstrip & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sumwari to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sumwari, Papua New Guinea and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DCA

Time difference between Sumwari (Papua New Guinea) and Washington (United States) is 14 Hours.
Washington time is 14 Hours behind Sumwari.

Location	Local Time
Sumwari (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-01, 19:33:14 +10
Washington (United States)	2026-05-01, 05:33:14 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sumwari Airstrip ( / AYQW) Sumwari, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States