BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,493 km
9,005 miles
KZF
Kaintiba
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,493 km
9,005 mi / 7,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI KZF
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kaintiba Airport
IATA Code BWI KZF
ICAO Code KBWI AYKT
City Baltimore Kaintiba
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 2,050 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -7.500000, 146.030000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kaintiba (KZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kaintiba Airport (KZF) in Kaintiba, Papua New Guinea is 14,493 kilometers (9,005 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 13:13 in Baltimore, it's 04:13 in Kaintiba. 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 1,907 feet between the two airports. Kaintiba Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kaintiba (KZF) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Kaintiba Airport (KZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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