BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,271 km
6,382 miles
FTX
Owando
Congo
Distance
10,271 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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BWI FTX
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Owando Airport
IATA Code BWI FTX
ICAO Code KBWI FCOO
City Baltimore Owando
Country United States Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 143 ft 1,214 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -0.530000, 15.950000

Baltimore (BWI) to Owando (FTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo is 10,271 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Congo. 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 18:21 in Baltimore, it's 00:21 in Owando. With a 6-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 1,071 feet between the two airports. Owando Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Owando (FTX) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Owando Airport (FTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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