BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,645 km
7,857 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
12,645 km
7,857 mi / 6,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI KBQ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code BWI KBQ
ICAO Code KBWI FWKG
City Baltimore Kasungu
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 143 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 12,645 kilometers (7,857 miles / 6,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Malawi. 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 15:44 in Baltimore, it's 22:44 in Kasungu. 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 3,327 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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