BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,856 km
7,367 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
11,856 km
7,367 mi / 6,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI LXU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code BWI LXU
ICAO Code KBWI FLLK
City Baltimore Lukulu
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 11,856 kilometers (7,367 miles / 6,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Zambia. 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 07:25 in Baltimore, it's 14:25 in Lukulu. 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 3,337 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.