BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,950 km
8,047 miles
KXE
Klerksdorp
South Africa
Distance
12,950 km
8,047 mi / 6,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BWI KXE
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport P C Pelser Airport
IATA Code BWI KXE
ICAO Code KBWI FAKD
City Baltimore Klerksdorp
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 143 ft 4,444 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -26.870000, 26.720000

Baltimore (BWI) to Klerksdorp (KXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to P C Pelser Airport (KXE) in Klerksdorp, South Africa is 12,950 kilometers (8,047 miles / 6,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 South Africa. 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 06:02 in Baltimore, it's 13:02 in Klerksdorp. 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 4,301 feet between the two airports. P C Pelser Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Klerksdorp (KXE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 P C Pelser Airport (KXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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