AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
14,780 km
9,184 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
14,780 km
9,184 mi / 7,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
42°
northeast

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AWB BWI
Airport Name Awaba Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code AWB BWI
ICAO Code AYAW KBWI
City Awaba Baltimore
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 32 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 39.180000, -76.670000

Awaba (AWB) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 14,780 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:46 in Awaba, it's 16:46 in Baltimore. With a 15-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 Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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