BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,372 km
7,067 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
11,372 km
7,067 mi / 6,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BWI JIC
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code BWI JIC
ICAO Code KBWI ZLJC
City Baltimore Jinchang
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 143 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 38.540000, 102.350000

Baltimore (BWI) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 11,372 kilometers (7,067 miles / 6,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 China. 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 16:15 in Baltimore, it's 05:15 in Jinchang. With a 13-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 4,597 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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