BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,086 km
5,646 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
178°
south

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BWI WCA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code BWI WCA
ICAO Code KBWI SCST
City Baltimore Castro
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 143 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Baltimore (BWI) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Baltimore, it's 15:16 in Castro.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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