DCA
Washington
United States
5,839 km
3,628 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
5,839 km
3,628 mi / 3,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DCA RAI
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code DCA RAI
ICAO Code KDCA GVNP
City Washington Praia
Country United States Cape Verde
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 14 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 14.920000, -23.490000

Washington (DCA) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 5,839 kilometers (3,628 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 11:13 in Washington, it's 15:13 in Praia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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