BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,431 km
7,103 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,431 km
7,103 mi / 6,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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BWI SHW
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code BWI SHW
ICAO Code KBWI OESH
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 143 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 17.470000, 47.120000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,431 kilometers (7,103 miles / 6,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 14:24 in Baltimore, it's 22:24 in Sharurah Airport. With a 8-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 2,220 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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