DCA
Washington
United States
8,156 km
5,068 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,156 km
5,068 mi / 4,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA XKA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code DCA XKA
ICAO Code KDCA DFEL
City Washington Kantchari
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 14 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 12.470000, 1.500000

Washington (DCA) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 8,156 kilometers (5,068 miles / 4,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 05:49 in Washington, it's 10:49 in Kantchari. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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