The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 11,733 kilometers (7,290 miles / 6,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 China. 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 13:05 in Baltimore, it's 02:05 in Shiquanhe. With a 13-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 13,879 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 341° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.