BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,296 km
8,883 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,296 km
8,883 mi / 7,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BWI KBM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kabwum
IATA Code BWI KBM
ICAO Code KBWI AYKB
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 14,296 kilometers (8,883 miles / 7,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in Baltimore, it's 19:49 in Kabwum. With a 15-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 4,307 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). 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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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