AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
12,800 km
7,953 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
12,800 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
47°
northeast

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AFT DTW
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AFT DTW
ICAO Code AGAF KDTW
City Bila Detroit
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bila (AFT) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 12,800 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Solomon Islands with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:03 in Bila, it's 19:03 in Detroit. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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