Airport Comparison
| BWI | LXV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Lake County Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | LXV |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KLXV |
| City | Baltimore | Leadville |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 9,934 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 39.220000, -106.320000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Leadville (LXV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lake County Airport (LXV) in Leadville, United States is 2,543 kilometers (1,580 miles / 1,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 280°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Baltimore, it's 03:48 in Leadville.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,790 feet between the two airports. Lake County Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Leadville (LXV) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 81° (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 Lake County Airport (LXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.