AKF
Kufra
Libya
9,137 km
5,677 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
9,137 km
5,677 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKF BWI
Airport Name Kufra Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code AKF BWI
ICAO Code HLKF KBWI
City Kufra Baltimore
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 1,367 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 39.180000, -76.670000

Kufra (AKF) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 9,137 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Libya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Kufra, it's 20:36 in Baltimore. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,224 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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