BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,642 km
7,855 miles
JWA
Jwaneng Airport
Botswana
Distance
12,642 km
7,855 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BWI JWA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Jwaneng Airport
IATA Code BWI JWA
ICAO Code KBWI FBJW
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 143 ft 3,900 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -24.600000, 24.690000

Baltimore (BWI) to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) in Jwaneng Airport, Botswana is 12,642 kilometers (7,855 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Botswana. 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 13:26 in Baltimore, it's 20:26 in Jwaneng Airport. With a 7-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 3,757 feet between the two airports. Jwaneng Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Jwaneng Airport (JWA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Jwaneng Airport (JWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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