Distance From Bugesera International Airport (under construction) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The distance from Bugesera International Airport (under construction) () to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7235 miles or 11643 kilometers or 6283 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rilima ( Rwanda ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rilima and Washington takes around 16 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bugesera International Airport (under construction), Rilima, Rwanda to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 16 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DCA

Kilometers		11643 km
Statute Miles		7235 miles
Nautical Miles		6283 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 37 minutes

Bugesera International Airport (under construction) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - to DCA Flight Path

Location of Bugesera International Airport (under construction) & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rilima to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rilima, Rwanda and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DCA

Time difference between Rilima (Rwanda) and Washington (United States) is 7 Hours.
Washington time is 7 Hours behind Rilima.

Location	Local Time
Rilima (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 19:50:23 CAT
Washington (United States)	2025-12-14, 12:50:23 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bugesera International Airport (under construction) ( / ) Rilima, Rwanda

Destination

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States