The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Tanzania. 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 08:57 in Washington, it's 15:57 in Kilwa Masoko. 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.

The return flight from Kilwa Masoko (KIY) 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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.