DCA
Washington
United States
11,495 km
7,143 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
11,495 km
7,143 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA KCU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code DCA KCU
ICAO Code KDCA HUMI
City Washington Masindi
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 14 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 1.760000, 31.740000

Washington (DCA) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 11,495 kilometers (7,143 miles / 6,207 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 Uganda. 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 18:31 in Washington, it's 02:31 in Masindi. 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 3,836 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

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

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