BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,082 km
8,750 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
14,082 km
8,750 mi / 7,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
354°
north

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BWI PXU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code BWI PXU
ICAO Code KBWI VVPK
City Baltimore Pleiku
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 143 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 14.000000, 108.020000

Baltimore (BWI) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 14,082 kilometers (8,750 miles / 7,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Baltimore, it's 06:12 in Pleiku. With a 12-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 2,291 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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