BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,957 km
6,187 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
9,957 km
6,187 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI ZLX
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code BWI ZLX
ICAO Code KBWI HSZA
City Baltimore Zalingei
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 143 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 12.900000, 23.480000

Baltimore (BWI) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 9,957 kilometers (6,187 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Sudan. 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 02:04 in Baltimore, it's 09:04 in Zalingei. With a 7-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 2,810 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 310° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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