BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,875 km
8,000 miles
CMK
Club Makokola
Malawi
Distance
12,875 km
8,000 mi / 6,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI CMK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Club Makokola Airport
IATA Code BWI CMK
ICAO Code KBWI FWCM
City Baltimore Club Makokola
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 143 ft 1,587 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -14.310000, 35.130000

Baltimore (BWI) to Club Makokola (CMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Club Makokola Airport (CMK) in Club Makokola, Malawi is 12,875 kilometers (8,000 miles / 6,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:35 in Baltimore, it's 07:35 in Club Makokola. With a 7-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 1,444 feet between the two airports. Club Makokola Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Club Makokola (CMK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Club Makokola Airport (CMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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