BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,657 km
6,001 miles
EBL
Arbil
Iraq
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

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BWI EBL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Erbil International Airport
IATA Code BWI EBL
ICAO Code KBWI ORER
City Baltimore Arbil
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 143 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 36.240000, 43.960000

Baltimore (BWI) to Arbil (EBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Iraq. 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 09:08 in Baltimore, it's 17:08 in Arbil. 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 1,198 feet between the two airports. Erbil International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Arbil (EBL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 318° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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