IAD
Washington
United States
11,392 km
7,078 miles
MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
Distance
11,392 km
7,078 mi / 6,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IAD MJM
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Mbuji Mayi Airport
IATA Code IAD MJM
ICAO Code KIAD FZWA
City Washington Mbuji Mayi
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 312 ft 2,221 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -6.120000, 23.570000

Washington (IAD) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo is 11,392 kilometers (7,078 miles / 6,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 08:52 in Washington, it's 15:52 in Mbuji Mayi. 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 1,909 feet between the two airports. Mbuji Mayi Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport.

The return flight from Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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