BEN
Benghazi
Libya
8,664 km
5,384 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
8,664 km
5,384 mi / 4,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
313°
northwest

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BEN DTW
Airport Name Benina International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BEN DTW
ICAO Code HLLB KDTW
City Benghazi Detroit
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 433 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 42.210000, -83.350000

Benghazi (BEN) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 8,664 kilometers (5,384 miles / 4,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 12:58 in Benghazi, it's 05:58 in Detroit. With a 7-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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