BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,254 km
7,614 miles
KAA
Kasama
Zambia
Distance
12,254 km
7,614 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

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BWI KAA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kasama Airport
IATA Code BWI KAA
ICAO Code KBWI FLKS
City Baltimore Kasama
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 4,541 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -10.220000, 31.130000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kasama (KAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, Zambia is 12,254 kilometers (7,614 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Zambia. 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 14:52 in Baltimore, it's 21:52 in Kasama. 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 4,398 feet between the two airports. Kasama Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kasama (KAA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kasama Airport (KAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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