Distance From Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, WIL - DCA Distance

The distance from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 7547 miles or 12145 kilometers or 6554 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 Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Washington takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 17 hours 21 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 • WIL - DCA

Kilometers		12145 km
Statute Miles		7547 miles
Nautical Miles		6554 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - WIL to DCA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Washington, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WIL - DCA

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Washington (United States) is 8 Hours.
Washington time is 8 Hours behind Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-05, 11:15:40 EAT
Washington (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:15:40 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

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL / HKNW) Nairobi, Kenya

Destination

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