BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,280 km
8,873 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,280 km
8,873 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BWI WSU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code BWI WSU
ICAO Code KBWI AYWS
City Baltimore Wasu
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Baltimore (BWI) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 14,280 kilometers (8,873 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 06:54 in Baltimore, it's 21:54 in Wasu. 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.

The return flight from Wasu (WSU) 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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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