BWI
Baltimore
United States
15,975 km
9,927 miles
CBR
Canberra
Australia
Distance
15,975 km
9,927 mi / 8,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

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BWI CBR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Canberra International Airport
IATA Code BWI CBR
ICAO Code KBWI YSCB
City Baltimore Canberra
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 143 ft 1,886 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -35.310000, 149.200000

Baltimore (BWI) to Canberra (CBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Canberra International Airport (CBR) in Canberra, Australia is 15,975 kilometers (9,927 miles / 8,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Baltimore, it's 19:45 in Canberra. With a 16-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 1,743 feet between the two airports. Canberra International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Canberra (CBR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Canberra International Airport (CBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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