BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,356 km
7,678 miles
JIQ
Chongqing
China
Distance
12,356 km
7,678 mi / 6,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

BWI JIQ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
IATA Code BWI JIQ
ICAO Code KBWI ZUQJ
City Baltimore Chongqing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 143 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 29.510000, 108.830000

Baltimore (BWI) to Chongqing (JIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China is 12,356 kilometers (7,678 miles / 6,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 07:19 in Baltimore, it's 20:19 in Chongqing. 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 1,222 feet between the two airports. Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Chongqing (JIQ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 5° (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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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