BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,527 km
6,541 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
10,527 km
6,541 mi / 5,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
94°
east

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BWI SSY
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code BWI SSY
ICAO Code KBWI FNBC
City Baltimore Mbanza Congo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 143 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Baltimore (BWI) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 10,527 kilometers (6,541 miles / 5,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Angola. 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 20:50 in Baltimore, it's 02:50 in Mbanza Congo. 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 1,717 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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