ASI
Ascension Island
SH
8,269 km
5,138 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
8,269 km
5,138 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASI BWI
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code ASI BWI
ICAO Code FHAW KBWI
City Ascension Island Baltimore
Country SH United States
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/New_York
Elevation 278 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 39.180000, -76.670000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 8,269 kilometers (5,138 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 SH with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Ascension Island, it's 19:53 in Baltimore. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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