BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,476 km
8,995 miles
KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,476 km
8,995 mi / 7,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI KPM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kompiam Airport
IATA Code BWI KPM
ICAO Code KBWI AYAQ
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 5,100 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -5.380000, 143.920000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:59 in Baltimore, it's 22:59 in Kompiam Airport. With a 15-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 4,957 feet between the two airports. Kompiam Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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