BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
9,897 km
6,150 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,897 km
6,150 mi / 5,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFX DTW
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BFX DTW
ICAO Code FKKU KDTW
City Bafoussam Detroit
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/New_York
Elevation 4,347 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 9,897 kilometers (6,150 miles / 5,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Cameroon 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 18:51 in Bafoussam, it's 12:51 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 3,702 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 83° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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