BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
10,478 km
6,511 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,478 km
6,511 mi / 5,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSU BWI
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BSU BWI
ICAO Code FZEN KBWI
City Basankusu Baltimore
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/New_York
Elevation 1,217 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 39.180000, -76.670000

Basankusu (BSU) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,478 kilometers (6,511 miles / 5,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 09:39 in Basankusu, it's 03:39 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 1,074 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 85° (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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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