FKI
Kisangani
DR Congo
11,081 km
6,885 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,081 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
310°
northwest

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FKI IAD
Airport Name Bangoka International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code FKI IAD
ICAO Code FZIC KIAD
City Kisangani Washington
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,417 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 0.480000, 25.340000 38.900000, -77.500000

Kisangani (FKI) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangoka International Airport (FKI) in Kisangani, DR Congo to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,081 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Kisangani, it's 04:12 in Washington. With a 7-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 1,105 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Bangoka International Airport.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Kisangani (FKI) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangoka International Airport (FKI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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