Airport Comparison
| BWI | MZR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Mazar I Sharif Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | MZR |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | OAMS |
| City | Baltimore | N/A |
| Country | United States | Afghanistan |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Kabul |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 1,284 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 36.710000, 67.210000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) in Mazar I Sharif Airport, Afghanistan is 10,802 kilometers (6,712 miles / 5,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.
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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Baltimore, it's 08:00 in Mazar I Sharif Airport. With a 9.5-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 1,141 feet between the two airports. Mazar I Sharif Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The return flight from Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.