BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,376 km
8,312 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,376 km
8,312 mi / 7,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
285°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

BWI KWS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code BWI KWS
ICAO Code KBWI AGKW
City Baltimore Kwailabesi
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 143 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 13,376 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Baltimore, it's 09:37 in Kwailabesi. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kwailabesi (KWS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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