BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,832 km
6,730 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
10,832 km
6,730 mi / 5,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

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BWI KHG
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code BWI KHG
ICAO Code KBWI ZWSH
City Baltimore Kashgar
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 143 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 39.540000, 76.020000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 10,832 kilometers (6,730 miles / 5,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 12:56 in Baltimore, it's 01:56 in Kashgar. 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 4,386 feet between the two airports. Kashgar Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kashgar (KHG) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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