BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
10,955 km
6,807 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
10,955 km
6,807 mi / 5,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
309°
northwest

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BAN DCA
Airport Name Basongo Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BAN DCA
ICAO Code FZVR KDCA
City Basongo Washington
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,640 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 38.850000, -77.040000

Basongo (BAN) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 10,955 kilometers (6,807 miles / 5,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Basongo, it's 17:09 in Washington. With a 6-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 1,626 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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