Airport Comparison
| APA | BWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Centennial Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| IATA Code | APA | BWI |
| ICAO Code | KAPA | KBWI |
| City | Denver | Baltimore |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 5,885 ft | 143 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.570000, -104.850000 | 39.180000, -76.670000 |
Denver (APA) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 2,413 kilometers (1,499 miles / 1,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 82°.
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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Denver, it's 05:23 in Baltimore.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,742 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Centennial Airport (APA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.