BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,908 km
7,399 miles
MNR
Mongu
Zambia
Distance
11,908 km
7,399 mi / 6,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
96°
east

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BWI MNR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mongu Airport
IATA Code BWI MNR
ICAO Code KBWI FLMG
City Baltimore Mongu
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 3,488 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -15.250000, 23.160000

Baltimore (BWI) to Mongu (MNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mongu Airport (MNR) in Mongu, Zambia is 11,908 kilometers (7,399 miles / 6,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 08:40 in Baltimore, it's 15:40 in Mongu. 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 3,345 feet between the two airports. Mongu Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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

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