BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,727 km
9,151 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
14,727 km
9,151 mi / 7,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI ZQN
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code BWI ZQN
ICAO Code KBWI NZQN
City Baltimore Queenstown
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 143 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Baltimore (BWI) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 14,727 kilometers (9,151 miles / 7,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Baltimore, it's 21:24 in Queenstown. With a 18-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 1,028 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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