BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,219 km
5,728 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
9,219 km
5,728 mi / 4,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

BWI WAP
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code BWI WAP
ICAO Code KBWI SCAP
City Baltimore Alto Palena
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 143 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Baltimore (BWI) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 9,219 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:31 in Baltimore, it's 02:31 in Alto Palena.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 356° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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