BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,859 km
7,369 miles
HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
Distance
11,859 km
7,369 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
62°
east northeast

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BWI HGA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Egal International Airport
IATA Code BWI HGA
ICAO Code KBWI HCMH
City Baltimore Hargeisa
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 143 ft 4,423 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 9.520000, 44.090000

Baltimore (BWI) to Hargeisa (HGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia is 11,859 kilometers (7,369 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Somalia. 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 03:21 in Baltimore, it's 11:21 in Hargeisa. 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 4,280 feet between the two airports. Egal International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Hargeisa (HGA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 316° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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