Airport Comparison
| BWI | NEW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Lakefront Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | NEW |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KNEW |
| City | Baltimore | New Orleans |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 30.040000, -90.030000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 1,587 kilometers (986 miles / 857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Baltimore, it's 17:20 in New Orleans.
The return flight from New Orleans (NEW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.