⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to Douala flights

Washington DC (DCA) to Douala (DLA): 5,871 miles (9,448 km) great-circle, about 12h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1458 round-trip on United Airlines, with 2 stops, departing July 25, 2026.

UAUnited AirlinesUA511
Depart
DCA
Washington DC, USA
13:00
2026-07-25
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Arrive
DLA
Douala, Cameroon
Returns 19:15
2026-08-15
Stops
2 stops
Distance
5,871 mi
Est. nonstop time
12h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1458
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to Douala fare fly?

$1458 round-trip, United Airlines UA511, departing 2026-07-25 at 13:00, returning 2026-08-15. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Saturday 21 nights later; the fare was observed 91 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from Douala?

  • Distance: 5,871 miles (9,448 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 12h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on July 25, 2026.
  • Arrival: Douala International Airport (DLA), Cameroon, UTC+1 on July 25, 2026.
  • Time difference: Douala is 5 hours ahead of Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to Cameroon.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 33 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: United Airlines UA511, 2 stops, round-trip, 21 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to Douala fare compare with other routes from DCA?

At $1458, it ranked 24th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from DCA (median $998). That is 24.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the DCA median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from DCA of similar length: Cairo (5,815 mi) at $1516 and Lagos (5,416 mi) at $1394.

United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 DCA routes. It is the 6th longest of the 30 routes we track from DCA.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Douala?

Of 2 departure airports with a fare to Douala, Washington DC (DCA) ranked 2nd at $1458. Lowest: $1323 from Washington DC (IAD); highest: $1458 from Washington DC (DCA); 0 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Turkish (1) and United Airlines (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, Africa/Douala; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to Douala flight questions

How far is Washington DC from Douala by plane?

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Washington DC is about 5,871 miles (9,448 km) from Douala on a great-circle line from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) to Douala International Airport (DLA), heading east. It is the 6th longest of the 30 routes we track from DCA. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to Douala?

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About 12h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 5,871 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded United Airlines fare was with 2 stops. 2 airports in our feed had a fare to Douala; this one ranked 2nd, and 0 of the 2 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Douala?

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On July 25, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Douala on UTC+1 (Africa/Douala), so Douala was 5 hours ahead of Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 17:00 in Douala. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Douala 6 hours ahead, in mid-July Douala 5 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to Douala?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1458 per person round-trip on United Airlines flight UA511, departing July 25, 2026, returning August 15, 2026, with 2 stops. At $1458, it ranked 24th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from DCA (median $998). That is 24.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the DCA median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Douala?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Douala, 0 of the 2 recorded fares were nonstop. From DCA, 3 of 30 were. Routes from DCA of similar length: Cairo (5,815 mi) at $1516 and Lagos (5,416 mi) at $1394.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to Douala?

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It departs Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon. An international flight, United States to Cameroon. United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 DCA routes.

Where else near Douala can you fly from Washington DC?

Lagos (LOS) $1394Accra (ACC) $1393Nairobi (NBO) $1821Cairo (CAI) $1516Casablanca (CMN) $1095Istanbul (IST) $1272All flights from Washington DC →

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