BPC
Bamenda
Cameroon
9,308 km
5,783 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
9,308 km
5,783 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BPC BWI
Airport Name Bamenda Airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BPC BWI
ICAO Code FKKV KBWI
City Bamenda Baltimore
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/New_York
Elevation 4,065 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 6.040000, 10.120000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bamenda (BPC) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamenda Airport (BPC) in Bamenda, Cameroon to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 9,308 kilometers (5,783 miles / 5,026 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 10:20 in Bamenda, it's 04:20 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 3,922 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Bamenda Airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Bamenda (BPC) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bamenda Airport (BPC) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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