BWI
Baltimore
United States
6,741 km
4,189 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
6,741 km
4,189 mi / 3,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BWI SMV
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code BWI SMV
ICAO Code KBWI LSZS
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 143 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 46.530000, 9.880000

Baltimore (BWI) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 6,741 kilometers (4,189 miles / 3,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Baltimore, it's 19:59 in Samedan Airport. With a 6-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 5,457 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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