BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,185 km
7,572 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
12,185 km
7,572 mi / 6,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI LFO
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code BWI LFO
ICAO Code KBWI HAKL
City Baltimore Kelafo
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 143 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 5.660000, 44.350000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 12,185 kilometers (7,572 miles / 6,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 17:29 in Baltimore, it's 01:29 in Kelafo. 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 1,587 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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