The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 9,921 kilometers (6,165 miles / 5,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Iran. 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 17:59 in Baltimore, it's 02:29 in Sanandaj Airport. With a 8.5-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 4,379 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 320° (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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.