DCA
Washington
United States
11,741 km
7,295 miles
EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
Distance
11,741 km
7,295 mi / 6,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA EYS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Eliye Springs Airport
IATA Code DCA EYS
ICAO Code KDCA HKES
City Washington Eliye Springs
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 14 ft 1,395 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 3.220000, 35.970000

Washington (DCA) to Eliye Springs (EYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya is 11,741 kilometers (7,295 miles / 6,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in Washington, it's 13:37 in Eliye Springs. With a 8-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 1,381 feet between the two airports. Eliye Springs Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Eliye Springs (EYS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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