BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,001 km
7,457 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
12,001 km
7,457 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
99°
east

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BWI SWX
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code BWI SWX
ICAO Code KBWI FBSW
City Baltimore Shakawe
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 143 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Baltimore (BWI) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 12,001 kilometers (7,457 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Botswana. 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 01:22 in Baltimore, it's 08:22 in Shakawe. 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 3,236 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 306° (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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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