Airport Comparison
| BWI | WJR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Wajir Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | WJR |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | HKWJ |
| City | Baltimore | Wajir |
| Country | United States | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 770 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 1.730000, 40.090000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,149 kilometers (7,549 miles / 6,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.
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 11:48 in Baltimore, it's 19:48 in Wajir. 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.
The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 313° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.