DCA
Washington
United States
7,172 km
4,457 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
7,172 km
4,457 mi / 3,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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DCA HGS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code DCA HGS
ICAO Code KDCA GFHA
City Washington Freetown
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Freetown
Elevation 14 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 8.400000, -13.130000

Washington (DCA) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 7,172 kilometers (4,457 miles / 3,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sierra Leone. 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 10:48 in Washington, it's 15:48 in Freetown. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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