BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,310 km
7,028 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
11,310 km
7,028 mi / 6,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI NEK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code BWI NEK
ICAO Code KBWI HANK
City Baltimore Nekemte
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 143 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 9.050000, 36.600000

Baltimore (BWI) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 11,310 kilometers (7,028 miles / 6,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 05:16 in Baltimore, it's 13:16 in Nekemte. 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 6,357 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 313° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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