DCA
Washington
United States
11,979 km
7,443 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
11,979 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA OYL
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code DCA OYL
ICAO Code KDCA HKMY
City Washington Moyale (Lower)
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 14 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 3.470000, 39.100000

Washington (DCA) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 11,979 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:40 in Washington, it's 17:40 in Moyale (Lower). 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 2,776 feet between the two airports. Moyale Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 313° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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