BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,414 km
5,849 miles
DAM
Damascus
Syria
Distance
9,414 km
5,849 mi / 5,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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BWI DAM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Damascus International Airport
IATA Code BWI DAM
ICAO Code KBWI OSDI
City Baltimore Damascus
Country United States Syria
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Damascus
Elevation 143 ft 2,020 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 33.410000, 36.520000

Baltimore (BWI) to Damascus (DAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria is 9,414 kilometers (5,849 miles / 5,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Syria. 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 02:59 in Baltimore, it's 10:59 in Damascus. With a 8-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 1,877 feet between the two airports. Damascus International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Damascus (DAM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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