BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,977 km
7,442 miles
SLI
Solwesi
Zambia
Distance
11,977 km
7,442 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

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BWI SLI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Solwesi Airport
IATA Code BWI SLI
ICAO Code KBWI FLSW
City Baltimore Solwesi
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 143 ft 4,551 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -12.170000, 26.370000

Baltimore (BWI) to Solwesi (SLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Solwesi Airport (SLI) in Solwesi, Zambia is 11,977 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Zambia. 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 00:03 in Baltimore, it's 07:03 in Solwesi. 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 4,408 feet between the two airports. Solwesi Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Solwesi (SLI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Solwesi Airport (SLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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