BWI
Baltimore
United States
13,722 km
8,526 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
13,722 km
8,526 mi / 7,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
358°
north

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BWI THK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code BWI THK
ICAO Code KBWI VLTK
City Baltimore Thakhek
Country United States Laos
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 143 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 17.400000, 104.800000

Baltimore (BWI) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 13,722 kilometers (8,526 miles / 7,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Laos. 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 06:35 in Baltimore, it's 18:35 in Thakhek. With a 12-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 Thakhek (THK) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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