BWI
Baltimore
United States
8,746 km
5,435 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
8,746 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

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BWI ZAR
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code BWI ZAR
ICAO Code KBWI DNZA
City Baltimore Zaria
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lagos
Elevation 143 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 11.130000, 7.690000

Baltimore (BWI) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 8,746 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Nigeria. 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 17:45 in Baltimore, it's 23:45 in Zaria. With a 6-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 2,027 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) 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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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