The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 3,051 kilometers (1,896 miles / 1,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Baltimore, it's 01:37 in Zacatecas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,998 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International 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 Zacatecas (ZCL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 48° (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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.