BNI
Benin
Nigeria
8,899 km
5,529 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
8,899 km
5,529 mi / 4,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNI BWI
Airport Name Benin Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BNI BWI
ICAO Code DNBE KBWI
City Benin Baltimore
Country Nigeria United States
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/New_York
Elevation 258 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 6.320000, 5.600000 39.180000, -76.670000

Benin (BNI) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 8,899 kilometers (5,529 miles / 4,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria 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 03:17 in Benin, it's 21:17 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.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Benin (BNI) follows a heading of 90° (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 Benin Airport (BNI) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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