BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,904 km
6,776 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
10,904 km
6,776 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
34°
north northeast

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BWI OAH
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code BWI OAH
ICAO Code KBWI OASD
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 143 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 33.390000, 62.260000

Baltimore (BWI) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 10,904 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 13:11 in Baltimore, it's 22:41 in Shindand 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 3,630 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 329° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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