IAD
Washington
United States
12,220 km
7,593 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
12,220 km
7,593 mi / 6,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

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IAD MPA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code IAD MPA
ICAO Code KIAD FYKM
City Washington Mpacha
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 312 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Washington (IAD) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,220 kilometers (7,593 miles / 6,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Namibia. 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 00:51 in Washington, it's 07:51 in Mpacha. 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 2,832 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 306° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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