ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
10,465 km
6,502 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,465 km
6,502 mi / 5,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALA BWI
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code ALA BWI
ICAO Code UAAA KBWI
City Almaty Baltimore
Country Kazakhstan United States
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/New_York
Elevation 2,238 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 39.180000, -76.670000

Almaty (ALA) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,465 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Kazakhstan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Almaty, it's 18:00 in Baltimore. With a 10-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 2,095 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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