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.