DCA
Washington
United States
7,375 km
4,582 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
7,375 km
4,582 mi / 3,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA KEN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code DCA KEN
ICAO Code KDCA GFKE
City Washington Kenema
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Freetown
Elevation 14 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 7.890000, -11.180000

Washington (DCA) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 7,375 kilometers (4,582 miles / 3,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sierra Leone. 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 07:20 in Washington, it's 12:20 in Kenema. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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