BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,040 km
6,239 miles
BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
Distance
10,040 km
6,239 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
19°
north northeast

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BWI BXH
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Balkhash Airport
IATA Code BWI BXH
ICAO Code KBWI UAAH
City Baltimore Balkhash
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Qyzylorda
Elevation 143 ft 1,446 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 46.890000, 75.000000

Baltimore (BWI) to Balkhash (BXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan is 10,040 kilometers (6,239 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Baltimore, it's 12:20 in Balkhash. With a 10-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 1,303 feet between the two airports. Balkhash Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Balkhash (BXH) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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