BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,803 km
6,713 miles
KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,803 km
6,713 mi / 5,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
26°
north northeast

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BWI KWH
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Khwahan Airport
IATA Code BWI KWH
ICAO Code KBWI OAHN
City Baltimore Khwahan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 143 ft 3,593 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 37.880000, 70.220000

Baltimore (BWI) to Khwahan (KWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan is 10,803 kilometers (6,713 miles / 5,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Baltimore, it's 14:31 in Khwahan. With a 9.5-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 3,450 feet between the two airports. Khwahan Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Khwahan (KWH) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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