Airport Comparison
| BWI | PWK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Chicago Executive Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | PWK |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | KPWK |
| City | Baltimore | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 647 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | 42.100000, -87.900000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 1,001 kilometers (622 miles / 540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 20:26 in Baltimore, it's 19:26 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.