BWI
Baltimore
United States
6,541 km
4,064 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
6,541 km
4,064 mi / 3,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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BWI ZHI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code BWI ZHI
ICAO Code KBWI LSZG
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 143 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 47.180000, 7.420000

Baltimore (BWI) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 6,541 kilometers (4,064 miles / 3,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Baltimore, it's 02:40 in Grenchen Airport. With a 6-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 1,268 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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