BWI
Baltimore
United States
16,399 km
10,190 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
16,399 km
10,190 mi / 8,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
304°
northwest

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BWI WAV
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code BWI WAV
ICAO Code KBWI YWAV
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 143 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Baltimore (BWI) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 16,399 kilometers (10,190 miles / 8,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Australia. 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 14:20 in Baltimore, it's 04:50 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 14.5-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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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