BWI
Baltimore
United States
5,590 km
3,474 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
5,590 km
3,474 mi / 3,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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BWI SWS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code BWI SWS
ICAO Code KBWI EGFH
City Baltimore Swansea
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/New_York Europe/London
Elevation 143 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 51.610000, -4.070000

Baltimore (BWI) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 5,590 kilometers (3,474 miles / 3,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Baltimore, it's 02:44 in Swansea. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Swansea (SWS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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