The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,180 kilometers (7,568 miles / 6,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Namibia. 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 19:04 in Washington, it's 01:04 in Mpacha. 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 3,130 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.