BMM
Bitam
Gabon
9,735 km
6,049 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
9,735 km
6,049 mi / 5,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BMM DCA
Airport Name Bitam Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code BMM DCA
ICAO Code FOOB KDCA
City Bitam Washington
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/New_York
Elevation 1,969 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 2.080000, 11.490000 38.850000, -77.040000

Bitam (BMM) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitam Airport (BMM) in Bitam, Gabon to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 9,735 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Gabon 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 11:57 in Bitam, it's 05:57 in Washington. With a 6-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 1,955 feet between the two airports. Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport sits lower than Bitam Airport.

The return flight from Washington (DCA) to Bitam (BMM) follows a heading of 89° (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 Bitam Airport (BMM) and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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