BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,017 km
7,467 miles
KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
Distance
12,017 km
7,467 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

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BWI KMZ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kaoma Airport
IATA Code BWI KMZ
ICAO Code KBWI FLKO
City Baltimore Kaoma
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 3,670 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -14.800000, 24.780000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kaoma (KMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia is 12,017 kilometers (7,467 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Zambia. 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 22:02 in Baltimore, it's 05:02 in Kaoma. 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 3,527 feet between the two airports. Kaoma Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kaoma (KMZ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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