BWI
Baltimore
United States
7,126 km
4,428 miles
FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
7,126 km
4,428 mi / 3,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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BWI FNA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lungi International Airport
IATA Code BWI FNA
ICAO Code KBWI GFLL
City Baltimore Freetown
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Freetown
Elevation 143 ft 84 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 8.620000, -13.200000

Baltimore (BWI) to Freetown (FNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 7,126 kilometers (4,428 miles / 3,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 13:38 in Baltimore, it's 18:38 in Freetown. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (FNA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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