BWI
Baltimore
United States
15,712 km
9,763 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
15,712 km
9,763 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

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BWI RCM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code BWI RCM
ICAO Code KBWI YRMD
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 143 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 15,712 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Baltimore, it's 05:48 in Richmond Airport. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond Airport (RCM) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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