BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
10,923 km
6,787 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,923 km
6,787 mi / 5,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
309°
northwest

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BAN BWI
Airport Name Basongo Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BAN BWI
ICAO Code FZVR KBWI
City Basongo Baltimore
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,640 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 39.180000, -76.670000

Basongo (BAN) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,923 kilometers (6,787 miles / 5,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 DR Congo 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 16:29 in Basongo, it's 09:29 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 1,497 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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