DCA
Washington
United States
11,067 km
6,877 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
11,067 km
6,877 mi / 5,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCA IRP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code DCA IRP
ICAO Code KDCA FZJH
City Washington N/A
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 14 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 2.830000, 27.590000

Washington (DCA) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 11,067 kilometers (6,877 miles / 5,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 DR Congo. 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 10:50 in Washington, it's 16:50 in Matari Airport. 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 2,424 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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