BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,847 km
7,362 miles
KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
Distance
11,847 km
7,362 mi / 6,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
96°
east

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BWI KLB
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kalabo Airport
IATA Code BWI KLB
ICAO Code KBWI FLKL
City Baltimore Kalabo
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 3,450 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -15.000000, 22.650000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kalabo (KLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia is 11,847 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Zambia. 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 08:21 in Baltimore, it's 15:21 in Kalabo. 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 3,307 feet between the two airports. Kalabo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kalabo (KLB) 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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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