BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,573 km
7,191 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
11,573 km
7,191 mi / 6,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BWI SXU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code BWI SXU
ICAO Code KBWI HASD
City Baltimore Soddu
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 143 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 6.820000, 37.750000

Baltimore (BWI) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 11,573 kilometers (7,191 miles / 6,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 15:46 in Baltimore, it's 23:46 in Soddu. 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 6,257 feet between the two airports. Soddu 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 Soddu (SXU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 313° (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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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