Airport Comparison
| BCH | BWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cakung Airport | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| IATA Code | BCH | BWI |
| ICAO Code | WPEC | KBWI |
| City | Baucau | Baltimore |
| Country | Timor-Leste | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,771 ft | 143 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.490000, 126.400000 | 39.180000, -76.670000 |
Baucau (BCH) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 15,901 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.
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 Timor-Leste 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 10:58 in Baucau, it's 20:58 in Baltimore. With a 14-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 1,628 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.
The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 320° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.