BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,641 km
7,234 miles
GYU
Guyuan
China
Distance
11,641 km
7,234 mi / 6,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
358°
north

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BWI GYU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
IATA Code BWI GYU
ICAO Code KBWI ZLGY
City Baltimore Guyuan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 143 ft 5,696 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 36.080000, 106.220000

Baltimore (BWI) to Guyuan (GYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China is 11,641 kilometers (7,234 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 China. 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 10:50 in Baltimore, it's 23:50 in Guyuan. With a 13-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 5,553 feet between the two airports. Guyuan Liupanshan Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guyuan (GYU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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