BWI
Baltimore
United States
7,148 km
4,441 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
7,148 km
4,441 mi / 3,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east

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BWI HGS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code BWI HGS
ICAO Code KBWI GFHA
City Baltimore Freetown
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Freetown
Elevation 143 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 8.400000, -13.130000

Baltimore (BWI) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 7,148 kilometers (4,441 miles / 3,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 10:14 in Baltimore, it's 15:14 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 (HGS) 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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