BWI
Baltimore
United States
8,122 km
5,047 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,122 km
5,047 mi / 4,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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BWI XKA
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code BWI XKA
ICAO Code KBWI DFEL
City Baltimore Kantchari
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 143 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 12.470000, 1.500000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 8,122 kilometers (5,047 miles / 4,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Baltimore, it's 23:35 in Kantchari. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kantchari (XKA) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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