BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,468 km
6,504 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,468 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

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BWI ELQ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code BWI ELQ
ICAO Code KBWI OEGS
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 143 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 26.300000, 43.770000

Baltimore (BWI) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 10,468 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:22 in Baltimore, it's 22:22 in Gassim Airport. 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 1,983 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 318° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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