IAD
Washington
United States
11,471 km
7,128 miles
KBN
Kabinda
DR Congo
Distance
11,471 km
7,128 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

IAD KBN
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Tunta Airport
IATA Code IAD KBN
ICAO Code KIAD FZWT
City Washington Kabinda
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 312 ft 2,766 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -6.130000, 24.480000

Washington (IAD) to Kabinda (KBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Tunta Airport (KBN) in Kabinda, DR Congo is 11,471 kilometers (7,128 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 00:40 in Washington, it's 07:40 in Kabinda. 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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Tunta Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Kabinda (KBN) to Washington (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tunta Airport (KBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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