BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
9,362 km
5,817 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
9,362 km
5,817 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFX BWI
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BFX BWI
ICAO Code FKKU KBWI
City Bafoussam Baltimore
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/New_York
Elevation 4,347 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 9,362 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Bafoussam, it's 06:24 in Baltimore. With a 6-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 4,204 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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