BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,221 km
6,973 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
11,221 km
6,973 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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BWI LBO
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code BWI LBO
ICAO Code KBWI FZVI
City Baltimore Lusambo
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 143 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 11,221 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 13:06 in Baltimore, it's 20:06 in Lusambo. 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 1,264 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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

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