DCA
Washington
United States
8,776 km
5,453 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
8,776 km
5,453 mi / 4,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

DCA MXJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code DCA MXJ
ICAO Code KDCA DNMN
City Washington Minna
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 14 ft 834 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 9.650000, 6.460000

Washington (DCA) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 8,776 kilometers (5,453 miles / 4,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Nigeria. 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 19:38 in Washington, it's 01:38 in Minna. 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.

The return flight from Minna (MXJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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