DCA
Washington
United States
12,320 km
7,655 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
12,320 km
7,655 mi / 6,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA JRO
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code DCA JRO
ICAO Code KDCA HTKJ
City Washington Arusha
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 14 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Washington (DCA) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 12,320 kilometers (7,655 miles / 6,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Tanzania. 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 08:34 in Washington, it's 16:34 in Arusha. With a 8-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 2,918 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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