BWI
Baltimore
United States
16,325 km
10,144 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,325 km
10,144 mi / 8,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI SWQ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code BWI SWQ
ICAO Code KBWI WADS
City Baltimore Sumbawa Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Makassar
Elevation 143 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 16,325 kilometers (10,144 miles / 8,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Baltimore, it's 18:05 in Sumbawa Island. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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