BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,402 km
7,706 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
12,402 km
7,706 mi / 6,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
111°
east southeast

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BWI SBU
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code BWI SBU
ICAO Code KBWI FASB
City Baltimore Springbok
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 143 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Baltimore (BWI) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 12,402 kilometers (7,706 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in Baltimore, it's 01:04 in Springbok. With a 7-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 2,547 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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