BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,792 km
6,706 miles
BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
Distance
10,792 km
6,706 mi / 5,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

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BWI BZU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Buta Zega Airport
IATA Code BWI BZU
ICAO Code KBWI FZKJ
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 143 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 2.820000, 24.790000

Baltimore (BWI) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo is 10,792 kilometers (6,706 miles / 5,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 United States with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Baltimore, it's 07:32 in Buta Zega Airport. 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 1,235 feet between the two airports. Buta Zega Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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