BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,447 km
8,977 miles
WOA
Wonenara
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,447 km
8,977 mi / 7,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI WOA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Wonenara Airport
IATA Code BWI WOA
ICAO Code KBWI AYWO
City Baltimore Wonenara
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 5,028 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -6.800000, 145.890000

Baltimore (BWI) to Wonenara (WOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 14,447 kilometers (8,977 miles / 7,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:37 in Baltimore, it's 03:37 in Wonenara. With a 15-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 4,885 feet between the two airports. Wonenara Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wonenara (WOA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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