BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,791 km
7,948 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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BWI LMB
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code BWI LMB
ICAO Code KBWI FWSM
City Baltimore Salima
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 143 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Baltimore (BWI) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Malawi. 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 13:02 in Baltimore, it's 20:02 in Salima. 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 1,545 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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