DCA
Washington
United States
11,258 km
6,995 miles
PUN
Punia
DR Congo
Distance
11,258 km
6,995 mi / 6,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA PUN
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Punia Airport
IATA Code DCA PUN
ICAO Code KDCA FZOP
City Washington Punia
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 14 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -1.370000, 26.330000

Washington (DCA) to Punia (PUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Punia Airport (PUN) in Punia, DR Congo is 11,258 kilometers (6,995 miles / 6,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 08:26 in Washington, it's 15:26 in Punia. 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 1,728 feet between the two airports. Punia Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

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

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