BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,677 km
7,256 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
11,677 km
7,256 mi / 6,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
73°
east northeast

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BWI LOK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code BWI LOK
ICAO Code KBWI HKLO
City Baltimore Lodwar
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 143 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 3.120000, 35.610000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 11,677 kilometers (7,256 miles / 6,305 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 13:11 in Baltimore, it's 21:11 in Lodwar. 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 1,572 feet between the two airports. Lodwar Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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

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