BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,435 km
8,969 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,435 km
8,969 mi / 7,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
294°
west northwest

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BWI SIL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code BWI SIL
ICAO Code KBWI AYSG
City Baltimore Sila Mission
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 143 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 14,435 kilometers (8,969 miles / 7,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 14:12 in Baltimore, it's 05:12 in Sila Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,087 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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