DCA
Washington
United States
11,663 km
7,247 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
11,663 km
7,247 mi / 6,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA KRE
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code DCA KRE
ICAO Code KDCA HBBO
City Washington Kirundo
Country United States Burundi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 14 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Washington (DCA) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 11,663 kilometers (7,247 miles / 6,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Burundi. 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 03:56 in Washington, it's 10:56 in Kirundo. 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 4,497 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

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

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