BBT
Berberati
Central African Republic
10,440 km
6,487 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,440 km
6,487 mi / 5,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BBT DTW
Airport Name Berberati Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BBT DTW
ICAO Code FEFT KDTW
City Berberati Detroit
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,929 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, 15.790000 42.210000, -83.350000

Berberati (BBT) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berberati Airport (BBT) in Berberati, Central African Republic to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Berberati, it's 19:15 in Detroit. 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 1,284 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Berberati Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Berberati (BBT) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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