BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,929 km
6,170 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
9,929 km
6,170 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
90°
east

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BWI MKU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code BWI MKU
ICAO Code KBWI FOOK
City Baltimore Makokou
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 143 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 0.580000, 12.890000

Baltimore (BWI) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 9,929 kilometers (6,170 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Gabon. 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 06:10 in Baltimore, it's 12:10 in Makokou. With a 6-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 1,583 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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

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