BDV
Moba
DR Congo
11,994 km
7,452 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,994 km
7,452 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
309°
northwest

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BDV IAD
Airport Name Moba Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code BDV IAD
ICAO Code FZRB KIAD
City Moba Washington
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 2,953 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -7.070000, 29.780000 38.900000, -77.500000

Moba (BDV) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moba Airport (BDV) in Moba, DR Congo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,994 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:19 in Moba, it's 19:19 in Washington. With a 7-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 2,641 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Moba Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Moba (BDV) follows a heading of 85° (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 Moba Airport (BDV) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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