BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
10,365 km
6,441 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,365 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BDT BWI
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BDT BWI
ICAO Code FZFD KBWI
City N/A Baltimore
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/New_York
Elevation 1,509 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 39.180000, -76.670000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,365 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 12:18 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 06:18 in Baltimore. With a 6-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 1,366 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 82° (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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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