BWI
Baltimore
United States
6,837 km
4,249 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
6,837 km
4,249 mi / 3,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

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BWI SBI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code BWI SBI
ICAO Code KBWI GUSB
City Baltimore Koundara
Country United States Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Conakry
Elevation 143 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 12.570000, -13.360000

Baltimore (BWI) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 6,837 kilometers (4,249 miles / 3,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Guinea. 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 12:47 in Baltimore, it's 17:47 in Koundara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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