BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
6,568 km
4,081 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,568 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
300°
west northwest

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BFE DTW
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BFE DTW
ICAO Code EDLI KDTW
City Bielefeld Detroit
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 433 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,568 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Bielefeld, it's 03:26 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.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 46° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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