BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,163 km
7,558 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
12,163 km
7,558 mi / 6,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI RUK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code BWI RUK
ICAO Code KBWI VNRK
City Baltimore Rukumkot
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 143 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 28.630000, 82.190000

Baltimore (BWI) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 12,163 kilometers (7,558 miles / 6,567 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 Nepal. 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 14:05 in Baltimore, it's 00:50 in Rukumkot. With a 10.75-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 2,357 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 343° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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