BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,028 km
7,474 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
12,028 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

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BWI UAS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code BWI UAS
ICAO Code KBWI HKSB
City Baltimore Samburu South
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 143 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 0.530000, 37.530000

Baltimore (BWI) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 12,028 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:37 in Baltimore, it's 22:37 in Samburu South. 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 3,152 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 312° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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