ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
8,855 km
5,502 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
8,855 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABV BWI
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code ABV BWI
ICAO Code DNAA KBWI
City Abuja Baltimore
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 1,123 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 39.180000, -76.670000

Abuja (ABV) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 8,855 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Nigeria 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 18:09 in Abuja, it's 12:09 in Baltimore. 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.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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