BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,749 km
7,922 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
12,749 km
7,922 mi / 6,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI PKW
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code BWI PKW
ICAO Code KBWI FBSP
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 143 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Baltimore (BWI) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 12,749 kilometers (7,922 miles / 6,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Botswana. 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 06:42 in Baltimore, it's 13:42 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. 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 2,782 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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