The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 2,651 kilometers (1,647 miles / 1,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 17:17 in Baltimore, it's 15:17 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,670 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional 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 Ruidoso (RUI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.