IAD
Washington
United States
11,105 km
6,900 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
11,105 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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IAD IRP
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code IAD IRP
ICAO Code KIAD FZJH
City Washington N/A
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 312 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 2.830000, 27.590000

Washington (IAD) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 11,105 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 DR Congo. 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 13:11 in Washington, it's 20:11 in Matari Airport. 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 2,126 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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