BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,562 km
7,184 miles
KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
Distance
11,562 km
7,184 mi / 6,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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BWI KOO
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kongolo Airport
IATA Code BWI KOO
ICAO Code KBWI FZRQ
City Baltimore Kongolo
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 143 ft 1,850 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -5.390000, 26.990000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kongolo (KOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo is 11,562 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 11:17 in Baltimore, it's 18:17 in Kongolo. 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 1,707 feet between the two airports. Kongolo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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

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