BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,040 km
5,617 miles
NAL
Nalchik
Russia
Distance
9,040 km
5,617 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI NAL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Nalchik Airport
IATA Code BWI NAL
ICAO Code KBWI URMN
City Baltimore Nalchik
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Moscow
Elevation 143 ft 1,461 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 43.510000, 43.640000

Baltimore (BWI) to Nalchik (NAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Nalchik Airport (NAL) in Nalchik, Russia is 9,040 kilometers (5,617 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Baltimore, it's 21:31 in Nalchik. With a 8-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 1,318 feet between the two airports. Nalchik Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Nalchik (NAL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 317° (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 Nalchik Airport (NAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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