BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,493 km
7,141 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
11,493 km
7,141 mi / 6,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI LKG
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code BWI LKG
ICAO Code KBWI HKLK
City Baltimore Lokichoggio
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 143 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 4.200000, 34.350000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 11,493 kilometers (7,141 miles / 6,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:22 in Baltimore, it's 15:22 in Lokichoggio. With a 8-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 1,931 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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