BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,391 km
8,321 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
13,391 km
8,321 mi / 7,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

BWI LAO
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code BWI LAO
ICAO Code KBWI RPLI
City Baltimore Laoag City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Manila
Elevation 143 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 18.180000, 120.530000

Baltimore (BWI) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 13,391 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Philippines. 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 23:55 in Baltimore, it's 11:55 in Laoag City. With a 12-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 Laoag City (LAO) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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