BPL
Bole
China
10,432 km
6,482 miles
BWI
Baltimore
United States
Distance
10,432 km
6,482 mi / 5,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BPL BWI
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA Code BPL BWI
ICAO Code ZWBL KBWI
City Bole Baltimore
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,253 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 39.180000, -76.670000

Bole (BPL) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States is 10,432 kilometers (6,482 miles / 5,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 China 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 16:15 in Bole, it's 03:15 in Baltimore. With a 13-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 1,110 feet between the two airports. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport sits lower than Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport.

The return flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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