BGJ
Borgarfjordur eystri
Iceland
4,899 km
3,044 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
4,899 km
3,044 mi / 2,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

BGJ DTW
Airport Name Borgarfjordur eystri Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BGJ DTW
ICAO Code BIBF KDTW
City Borgarfjordur eystri Detroit
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/New_York
Elevation 80 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 65.520000, -13.800000 42.210000, -83.350000

Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 4,899 kilometers (3,044 miles / 2,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Iceland 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 21:51 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 16:51 in Detroit. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) follows a heading of 34° (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 Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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