IAD
Washington
United States
12,120 km
7,531 miles
KEC
Kasenga
DR Congo
Distance
12,120 km
7,531 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IAD KEC
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Kasenga Airport
IATA Code IAD KEC
ICAO Code KIAD FZQG
City Washington Kasenga
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 312 ft 3,146 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -10.350000, 28.630000

Washington (IAD) to Kasenga (KEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Kasenga Airport (KEC) in Kasenga, DR Congo is 12,120 kilometers (7,531 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 12:46 in Washington, it's 19:46 in Kasenga. 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 2,834 feet between the two airports. Kasenga Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Kasenga (KEC) to Washington (IAD) 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kasenga Airport (KEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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