Airport Comparison
| ABS | BWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Abu Simbel Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| IATA Code | ABS | BWI |
| ICAO Code | HEBL | KBWI |
| City | Abu Simbel | Baltimore |
| Country | Egypt | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 616 ft | 143 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.380000, 31.610000 | 39.180000, -76.670000 |
Abu Simbel (ABS) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 9,907 kilometers (6,156 miles / 5,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.
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 Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Abu Simbel, it's 07:40 in Baltimore. With a 7-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 Baltimore (BWI) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.