BOA
Boma
DR Congo
10,424 km
6,477 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
10,424 km
6,477 mi / 5,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
309°
northwest

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BOA DCA
Airport Name Boma Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BOA DCA
ICAO Code FZAJ KDCA
City Boma Washington
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 38.850000, -77.040000

Boma (BOA) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 10,424 kilometers (6,477 miles / 5,628 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 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 05:54 in Boma, it's 23:54 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.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 94° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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