BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,765 km
7,932 miles
HRE
Harare
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,765 km
7,932 mi / 6,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
93°
east

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BWI HRE
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Harare International Airport
IATA Code BWI HRE
ICAO Code KBWI FVHA
City Baltimore Harare
Country United States Zimbabwe
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Harare
Elevation 143 ft 4,887 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -17.930000, 31.090000

Baltimore (BWI) to Harare (HRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Harare International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe is 12,765 kilometers (7,932 miles / 6,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 23:29 in Baltimore, it's 06:29 in Harare. 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 4,744 feet between the two airports. Harare International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Harare (HRE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Harare International Airport (HRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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