BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,010 km
7,463 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
12,010 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

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BWI IMK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code BWI IMK
ICAO Code KBWI VNST
City Baltimore Simikot
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 143 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 29.970000, 81.820000

Baltimore (BWI) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 12,010 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Baltimore, it's 16:29 in Simikot. With a 10.75-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 9,103 feet between the two airports. Simikot Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simikot (IMK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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