BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
12,982 km
8,067 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
12,982 km
8,067 mi / 7,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

BBI DTW
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BBI DTW
ICAO Code VEBS KDTW
City Bhubaneswar Detroit
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 138 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 12,982 kilometers (8,067 miles / 7,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Bhubaneswar, it's 06:27 in Detroit. With a 10.5-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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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