Airport Comparison
| BWI | LOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Bowman Field |
| IATA Code | BWI | LOU |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KLOU |
| City | Baltimore | Louisville |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 546 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 38.230000, -85.660000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 787 kilometers (489 miles / 425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 265°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Baltimore, it's 18:48 in Louisville.
The return flight from Louisville (LOU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.