BWI
Baltimore
United States
2,657 km
1,651 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
2,657 km
1,651 mi / 1,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

BWI RIL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code BWI RIL
ICAO Code KBWI KRIL
City Baltimore Rifle
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 143 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 39.530000, -107.730000

Baltimore (BWI) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 2,657 kilometers (1,651 miles / 1,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Baltimore, it's 17:01 in Rifle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,393 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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