BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,483 km
5,893 miles
KKR
Kaukura Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI KKR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kaukura Airport
IATA Code BWI KKR
ICAO Code KBWI NTGK
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 143 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -15.660000, -146.880000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kaukura Airport (KKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kaukura Airport (KKR) in Kaukura Airport, French Polynesia is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 01:25 in Baltimore, it's 20:25 in Kaukura Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kaukura Airport (KKR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kaukura Airport (KKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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