⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to Douala flights

Washington DC (IAD) to Douala (DLA): 5,893 miles (9,484 km) great-circle, about 12h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1323 round-trip on Turkish, with 1 stop, departing July 25, 2026.

TKTurkishTK188
Depart
IAD
Washington DC, USA
13:20
2026-07-25
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Arrive
DLA
Douala, Cameroon
Returns 03:45
2026-08-15
Stops
1 stop
Distance
5,893 mi
Est. nonstop time
12h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1323
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to Douala fare fly?

$1323 round-trip, Turkish TK188, departing 2026-07-25 at 13:20, 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: 5,893 miles (9,484 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 12h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 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: Turkish TK188, 1 stop, round-trip, 21 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $1323, it ranked 25th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 22.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAD of similar length: Cairo (5,830 mi) at $1087 and Lagos (5,438 mi) at $1034.

Turkish had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 IAD routes. It is the 6th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Douala?

Of 2 departure airports with a fare to Douala, Washington DC (IAD) ranked 1st at $1323. 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 5,893 miles (9,484 km) from Douala on a great-circle line from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Douala International Airport (DLA), heading east. It is the 6th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, 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 5,893 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Turkish fare was with 1 stop. 2 airports in our feed had a fare to Douala; this one ranked 1st, 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: $1323 per person round-trip on Turkish flight TK188, departing July 25, 2026, returning August 15, 2026, with 1 stop. At $1323, it ranked 25th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 22.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the IAD median of 22.5 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 1 stop; 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 IAD, 7 of 30 were. Routes from IAD of similar length: Cairo (5,830 mi) at $1087 and Lagos (5,438 mi) at $1034.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to Douala?

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It departs Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon. An international flight, United States to Cameroon. Turkish had the cheapest fare on 3 of 30 IAD routes.

Where else near Douala can you fly from Washington DC?

Lagos (LOS) $1034Accra (ACC) $1050Nairobi (NBO) $1561Cairo (CAI) $1087Casablanca (CMN) $865Istanbul (IST) $685All flights from Washington DC →

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