BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,302 km
8,887 miles
MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,302 km
8,887 mi / 7,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI MXK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mindik Airport
IATA Code BWI MXK
ICAO Code KBWI AYMI
City Baltimore Mindik
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -6.470000, 147.440000

Baltimore (BWI) to Mindik (MXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea is 14,302 kilometers (8,887 miles / 7,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Baltimore, it's 00:40 in Mindik. With a 15-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 4,057 feet between the two airports. Mindik Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Mindik (MXK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Mindik Airport (MXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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