BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,979 km
6,822 miles
ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
Distance
10,979 km
6,822 mi / 5,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

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BWI ETE
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Metema Airport
IATA Code BWI ETE
ICAO Code KBWI HAMM
City Baltimore Metema
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 143 ft 2,650 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 12.930000, 36.170000

Baltimore (BWI) to Metema (ETE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia is 10,979 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 17:40 in Baltimore, it's 01:40 in Metema. 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 2,507 feet between the two airports. Metema Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Metema (ETE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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