BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
10,960 km
6,810 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,960 km
6,810 mi / 5,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGU DTW
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BGU DTW
ICAO Code FEFG KDTW
City Bangassou Detroit
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/New_York
Elevation 1,706 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bangassou (BGU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,960 kilometers (6,810 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Central African Republic 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 20:15 in Bangassou, it's 14:15 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 1,061 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 75° (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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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