The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kikwit Airport (KKW) in Kikwit Airport, DR Congo is 10,832 kilometers (6,730 miles / 5,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 DR Congo. 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 10:42 in Baltimore, it's 16:42 in Kikwit Airport. With a 6-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 1,429 feet between the two airports. Kikwit Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kikwit Airport (KKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.