BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,368 km
7,685 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
93°
east

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BWI LUN
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code BWI LUN
ICAO Code KBWI FLKK
City Baltimore Lusaka
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Zambia. 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 21:59 in Baltimore, it's 04:59 in Lusaka. 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 3,636 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) 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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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