BWI
Baltimore
United States
8,843 km
5,495 miles
ESL
Elista
Russia
Distance
8,843 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

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BWI ESL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Elista Airport
IATA Code BWI ESL
ICAO Code KBWI URWI
City Baltimore Elista
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Moscow
Elevation 143 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 46.370000, 44.330000

Baltimore (BWI) to Elista (ESL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia is 8,843 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Baltimore, it's 10:32 in Elista. 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.

The return flight from Elista (ESL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 317° (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 Elista Airport (ESL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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