DCA
Washington
United States
11,672 km
7,252 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
11,672 km
7,252 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA JIB
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code DCA JIB
ICAO Code KDCA HDAM
City Washington Djibouti City
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 14 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 11.550000, 43.160000

Washington (DCA) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 11,672 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Djibouti. 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 07:34 in Washington, it's 15:34 in Djibouti City. 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.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 316° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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