BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,079 km
5,641 miles
GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
Distance
9,079 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
83°
east

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BWI GMO
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Gombe Lawanti International Airport
IATA Code BWI GMO
ICAO Code KBWI DNGO
City Baltimore Gombe
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 143 ft 1,590 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 10.300000, 10.900000

Baltimore (BWI) to Gombe (GMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria is 9,079 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Nigeria. 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 16:25 in Baltimore, it's 22:25 in Gombe. 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 1,447 feet between the two airports. Gombe Lawanti International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Gombe (GMO) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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