BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
10,180 km
6,326 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
10,180 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGF DCA
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BGF DCA
ICAO Code FEFF KDCA
City Bangui Washington
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,208 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bangui (BGF) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 10,180 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Central African Republic 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 13:06 in Bangui, it's 07:06 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 1,194 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 83° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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