BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,609 km
6,592 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
10,609 km
6,592 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

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BWI TCX
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code BWI TCX
ICAO Code KBWI OIMT
City Baltimore Tabas
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 143 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 33.670000, 56.890000

Baltimore (BWI) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 10,609 kilometers (6,592 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Baltimore, it's 01:59 in Tabas. With a 8.5-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 2,169 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 326° (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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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