BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,833 km
9,217 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
14,833 km
9,217 mi / 8,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BWI SZS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code BWI SZS
ICAO Code KBWI NZRC
City Baltimore Oban
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 143 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Baltimore (BWI) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 14,833 kilometers (9,217 miles / 8,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Baltimore, it's 11:00 in Oban. With a 16-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 Oban (SZS) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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