BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
11,500 km
7,146 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
11,500 km
7,146 mi / 6,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
310°
northwest

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BKY BWI
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BKY BWI
ICAO Code FZMA KBWI
City N/A Baltimore
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 5,643 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 11,500 kilometers (7,146 miles / 6,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 18:03 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 11:03 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 5,500 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) 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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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