BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,118 km
5,666 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
9,118 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI VHZ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code BWI VHZ
ICAO Code KBWI NTUV
City Baltimore Vahitahi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 143 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Baltimore (BWI) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 9,118 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Baltimore, it's 19:25 in Vahitahi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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