DCA
Washington
United States
11,971 km
7,439 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
11,971 km
7,439 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
72°
east northeast

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DCA RBT
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code DCA RBT
ICAO Code KDCA HKMB
City Washington Marsabit
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 14 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 2.350000, 37.980000

Washington (DCA) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 11,971 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 12:01 in Washington, it's 20:01 in Marsabit. 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 312° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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