Airport Comparison
| BIF | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | BIF | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KBIF | KDTW |
| City | Fort Bliss/El Paso/ | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.850000, -106.380000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 2,336 kilometers (1,451 miles / 1,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 20:08 in Detroit.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,301 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.