BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,153 km
7,551 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
12,153 km
7,551 mi / 6,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

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BWI MPA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code BWI MPA
ICAO Code KBWI FYKM
City Baltimore Mpacha
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 143 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Baltimore (BWI) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,153 kilometers (7,551 miles / 6,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Namibia. 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 04:54 in Baltimore, it's 11:54 in Mpacha. 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 3,001 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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