DCA
Washington
United States
7,833 km
4,867 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
7,833 km
4,867 mi / 4,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA XAR
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code DCA XAR
ICAO Code KDCA DFOY
City Washington Aribinda
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 14 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 14.220000, -0.880000

Washington (DCA) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 7,833 kilometers (4,867 miles / 4,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 13:54 in Washington, it's 18:54 in Aribinda. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,108 feet between the two airports. Aribinda Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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