BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,895 km
7,391 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
11,895 km
7,391 mi / 6,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BWI SZM
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code BWI SZM
ICAO Code KBWI FYSS
City Baltimore N/A
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 143 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 11,895 kilometers (7,391 miles / 6,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Namibia. 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 03:47 in Baltimore, it's 10:47 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,311 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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