BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,519 km
6,536 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
10,519 km
6,536 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI NKL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code BWI NKL
ICAO Code KBWI FZAR
City Baltimore Nkolo Fuma
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 143 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Baltimore (BWI) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 10,519 kilometers (6,536 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 DR Congo. 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 18:19 in Baltimore, it's 00:19 in Nkolo Fuma. 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 1,333 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) 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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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