BDW
Bedford Downs Airport
Australia
15,991 km
9,936 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
15,991 km
9,936 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Australia/Perth
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BDW DTW
Airport Name Bedford Downs Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BDW DTW
ICAO Code YBDF KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 1,750 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -17.290000, 127.460000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) in Bedford Downs Airport, Australia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 15,991 kilometers (9,936 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Australia 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 05:05 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 17:05 in Detroit. With a 12-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 1,105 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Bedford Downs Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) follows a heading of 304° (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 Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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