BWI
Baltimore
United States
10,640 km
6,611 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
10,640 km
6,611 mi / 5,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI URC
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code BWI URC
ICAO Code KBWI ZWWW
City Baltimore Urumqi
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 143 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 43.910000, 87.470000

Baltimore (BWI) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 10,640 kilometers (6,611 miles / 5,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 China. 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 01:22 in Baltimore, it's 14:22 in Urumqi. With a 13-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 1,982 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 348° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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