DCA
Washington
United States
10,621 km
6,600 miles
FDU
Bandundu Airport
DR Congo
Distance
10,621 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA FDU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Bandundu Airport
IATA Code DCA FDU
ICAO Code KDCA FZBO
City Washington N/A
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 14 ft 1,063 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -3.310000, 17.380000

Washington (DCA) to Bandundu Airport (FDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Bandundu Airport (FDU) in Bandundu Airport, DR Congo is 10,621 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 07:09 in Washington, it's 13:09 in Bandundu Airport. 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 1,049 feet between the two airports. Bandundu Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Bandundu Airport (FDU) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Bandundu Airport (FDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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