BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,398 km
7,083 miles
DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
Distance
11,398 km
7,083 mi / 6,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BWI DSE
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Combolcha Airport
IATA Code BWI DSE
ICAO Code KBWI HADC
City Baltimore Dessie
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 143 ft 6,117 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 11.080000, 39.710000

Baltimore (BWI) to Dessie (DSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia is 11,398 kilometers (7,083 miles / 6,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 06:34 in Baltimore, it's 14:34 in Dessie. With a 8-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 5,974 feet between the two airports. Combolcha Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dessie (DSE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Combolcha Airport (DSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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