DCA
Washington
United States
8,291 km
5,152 miles
NAE
Natitingou
Benin
Distance
8,291 km
5,152 mi / 4,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA NAE
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Natitingou Airport
IATA Code DCA NAE
ICAO Code KDCA DBBN
City Washington Natitingou
Country United States Benin
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 14 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 10.320000, 1.380000

Washington (DCA) to Natitingou (NAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Natitingou Airport (NAE) in Natitingou, Benin is 8,291 kilometers (5,152 miles / 4,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Benin. 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 09:16 in Washington, it's 15:16 in Natitingou. 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 1,397 feet between the two airports. Natitingou Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Natitingou (NAE) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Natitingou Airport (NAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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