BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,933 km
7,415 miles
KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
Distance
11,933 km
7,415 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

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BWI KBH
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Buzwagi
IATA Code BWI KBH
ICAO Code KBWI _KBH
City Baltimore Kahama
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 143 ft 3,980 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -3.790000, 32.650000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kahama (KBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania is 11,933 kilometers (7,415 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:12 in Baltimore, it's 04:12 in Kahama. With a 8-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 3,837 feet between the two airports. Buzwagi sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kahama (KBH) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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