Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, BKI - DCA Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 9231 miles or 14856 kilometers or 8016 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 Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysia ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Washington takes around 21 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 21 hours 13 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 • BKI - DCA

Kilometers		14856 km
Statute Miles		9231 miles
Nautical Miles		8016 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 13 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - BKI to DCA Flight Path

Location of Kota Kinabalu International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kota Kinabalu to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - DCA

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Washington (United States) is 13 Hours.
Washington time is 13 Hours behind Kota Kinabalu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2025-12-18, 08:44:59 +08
Washington (United States)	2025-12-17, 19:44:59 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

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI / WBKK) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Destination

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