BWI
Baltimore
United States
16,902 km
10,502 miles
DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
Distance
16,902 km
10,502 mi / 9,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI DCN
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport RAAF Base Curtin
IATA Code BWI DCN
ICAO Code KBWI YCIN
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 143 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -17.580000, 123.830000

Baltimore (BWI) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia is 16,902 kilometers (10,502 miles / 9,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 05:50 in Baltimore, it's 18:50 in RAAF Base Curtin. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 35° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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