BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,233 km
8,222 miles
GSS
Belfast
South Africa
Distance
13,233 km
8,222 mi / 7,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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BWI GSS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sabi Sabi Airport
IATA Code BWI GSS
ICAO Code KBWI FASE
City Baltimore Belfast
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 143 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -24.940000, 31.440000

Baltimore (BWI) to Belfast (GSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa is 13,233 kilometers (8,222 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:49 in Baltimore, it's 00:49 in Belfast. With a 7-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 1,133 feet between the two airports. Sabi Sabi Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Belfast (GSS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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