BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,899 km
6,772 miles
IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
Distance
10,899 km
6,772 mi / 5,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI IDF
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Idiofa Airport
IATA Code BWI IDF
ICAO Code KBWI FZCB
City Baltimore Idiofa
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 143 ft 2,299 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -5.000000, 19.600000

Baltimore (BWI) to Idiofa (IDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo is 10,899 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 DR 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 19:02 in Baltimore, it's 01:02 in Idiofa. 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 2,156 feet between the two airports. Idiofa Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Idiofa (IDF) 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 Idiofa Airport (IDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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