BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,420 km
6,475 miles
FRU
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
10,420 km
6,475 mi / 5,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI FRU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Manas International Airport
IATA Code BWI FRU
ICAO Code KBWI UCFM
City Baltimore Bishkek
Country United States Kyrgyzstan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 143 ft 2,090 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 43.060000, 74.480000

Baltimore (BWI) to Bishkek (FRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is 10,420 kilometers (6,475 miles / 5,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 17:09 in Baltimore, it's 04:09 in Bishkek. With a 11-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 1,947 feet between the two airports. Manas International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Bishkek (FRU) 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 Manas International Airport (FRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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