BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,891 km
6,767 miles
FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
Distance
10,891 km
6,767 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
26°
north northeast

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BWI FBD
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Faizabad Airport
IATA Code BWI FBD
ICAO Code KBWI OAFZ
City Baltimore Faizabad
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 143 ft 3,872 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 37.120000, 70.520000

Baltimore (BWI) to Faizabad (FBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan is 10,891 kilometers (6,767 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 17:40 in Baltimore, it's 03:10 in Faizabad. With a 9.5-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 3,729 feet between the two airports. Faizabad Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Faizabad (FBD) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Faizabad Airport (FBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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