BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,247 km
8,231 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
13,247 km
8,231 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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BWI SZK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code BWI SZK
ICAO Code KBWI FASZ
City Baltimore Skukuza
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 143 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Baltimore (BWI) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 13,247 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 South Africa. 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 15:13 in Baltimore, it's 22:13 in Skukuza. 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.

The return flight from Skukuza (SZK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 303° (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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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