BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,049 km
7,487 miles
NYE
Nyeri
Kenya
Distance
12,049 km
7,487 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

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BWI NYE
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Nyeri Airport
IATA Code BWI NYE
ICAO Code KBWI HKNI
City Baltimore Nyeri
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 143 ft 5,830 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -0.360000, 36.980000

Baltimore (BWI) to Nyeri (NYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Nyeri Airport (NYE) in Nyeri, Kenya is 12,049 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Kenya. 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 17:05 in Baltimore, it's 01:05 in Nyeri. With a 8-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 5,687 feet between the two airports. Nyeri 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 Nyeri (NYE) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 312° (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 Nyeri Airport (NYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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