BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
10,961 km
6,811 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,961 km
6,811 mi / 5,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN DTW
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BIN DTW
ICAO Code OABN KDTW
City Bamiyan Detroit
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/New_York
Elevation 8,367 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,961 kilometers (6,811 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Bamiyan, it's 11:46 in Detroit. With a 9.5-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 7,722 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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