BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,049 km
6,244 miles
GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
Distance
10,049 km
6,244 mi / 5,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

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BWI GDI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Gordil Airport
IATA Code BWI GDI
ICAO Code KBWI FEGL
City Baltimore Melle
Country United States Central African Republic
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Bangui
Elevation 143 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 9.580000, 21.730000

Baltimore (BWI) to Melle (GDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic is 10,049 kilometers (6,244 miles / 5,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 09:28 in Baltimore, it's 15:28 in Melle. With a 6-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 1,284 feet between the two airports. Gordil Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Melle (GDI) 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 Gordil Airport (GDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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