DCA
Washington
United States
12,517 km
7,778 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
12,517 km
7,778 mi / 6,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA JEK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code DCA JEK
ICAO Code KDCA FLJK
City Washington Lower Zambezi National Park
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 14 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Washington (DCA) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 12,517 kilometers (7,778 miles / 6,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Zambia. 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 01:07 in Washington, it's 08:07 in Lower Zambezi National Park. 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 4,448 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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