FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
11,865 km
7,373 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,865 km
7,373 mi / 6,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
309°
northwest

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FMI IAD
Airport Name Kalemie Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code FMI IAD
ICAO Code FZRF KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 2,569 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 38.900000, -77.500000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,865 kilometers (7,373 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:58 in Kalemie Airport, it's 13:58 in Washington. 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 2,257 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Kalemie Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kalemie Airport (FMI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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