BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
10,480 km
6,512 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,480 km
6,512 mi / 5,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGU BWI
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BGU BWI
ICAO Code FEFG KBWI
City Bangassou Baltimore
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,706 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bangassou (BGU) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,480 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Central African Republic 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 08:15 in Bangassou, it's 02:15 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 1,563 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 80° (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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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