BWI
Baltimore
United States
6,517 km
4,049 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
6,517 km
4,049 mi / 3,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI QLS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code BWI QLS
ICAO Code KBWI LSGL
City Baltimore Lausanne
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 143 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 46.550000, 6.620000

Baltimore (BWI) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 6,517 kilometers (4,049 miles / 3,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Baltimore, it's 23:46 in Lausanne. 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 1,898 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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