DCA
Washington
United States
10,244 km
6,365 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
10,244 km
6,365 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA LIE
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code DCA LIE
ICAO Code KDCA FZFA
City Washington Libenge
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 14 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 3.630000, 18.630000

Washington (DCA) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 10,244 kilometers (6,365 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 DR Congo. 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 10:06 in Washington, it's 16:06 in Libenge. With a 6-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 1,111 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

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

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