BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,988 km
6,206 miles
MKB
Mekambo
Gabon
Distance
9,988 km
6,206 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI MKB
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Mekambo Airport
IATA Code BWI MKB
ICAO Code KBWI FOOE
City Baltimore Mekambo
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 143 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 1.020000, 13.930000

Baltimore (BWI) to Mekambo (MKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Mekambo Airport (MKB) in Mekambo, Gabon is 9,988 kilometers (6,206 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Gabon. 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 14:17 in Baltimore, it's 20:17 in Mekambo. With a 6-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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Mekambo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Mekambo (MKB) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mekambo Airport (MKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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