BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,237 km
8,847 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,237 km
8,847 mi / 7,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BWI TRR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code BWI TRR
ICAO Code KBWI VCCT
City Baltimore Trincomalee
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Colombo
Elevation 143 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 8.540000, 81.180000

Baltimore (BWI) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 14,237 kilometers (8,847 miles / 7,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 19:46 in Baltimore, it's 06:16 in Trincomalee. With a 10.5-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 Trincomalee (TRR) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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