BAH
Manama
Bahrain
12,353 km
7,676 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
12,353 km
7,676 mi / 6,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
340°
north northwest

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BAH FCS
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code BAH FCS
ICAO Code OBBI KFCS
City Manama Fort Carson
Country Bahrain United States
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Denver
Elevation 6 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 38.680000, -104.760000

Manama (BAH) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 12,353 kilometers (7,676 miles / 6,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Bahrain 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 05:09 in Manama, it's 19:09 in Fort Carson. 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 5,868 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Bahrain International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 24° (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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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