BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,564 km
9,050 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,564 km
9,050 mi / 7,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI LHI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code BWI LHI
ICAO Code KBWI WAJL
City Baltimore Lereh-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 143 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,564 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:55 in Baltimore, it's 16:55 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 14-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 1,174 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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