Airport Comparison
| BWI | TCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Tennant Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | BWI | TCA |
| ICAO Code | KBWI | YTNK |
| City | Baltimore | Tennant Creek |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 143 ft | 1,236 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.180000, -76.670000 | -19.630000, 134.180000 |
Baltimore (BWI) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 16,350 kilometers (10,159 miles / 8,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 Australia. 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 15:36 in Baltimore, it's 06:06 in Tennant Creek. With a 14.5-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 1,093 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.