Airport Comparison
| BWI | SXN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Sua Pan Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | SXN |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | FBSN |
| City | Baltimore | N/A |
| Country | United States | Botswana |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Gaborone |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 2,985 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | -20.550000, 26.120000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 12,508 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.
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 Botswana. 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 14:57 in Baltimore, it's 21:57 in Sua Pan Airport. With a 7-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 2,842 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.