BIO
Bilbao
Spain
6,295 km
3,912 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,295 km
3,912 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIO DTW
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BIO DTW
ICAO Code LEBB KDTW
City Bilbao Detroit
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/New_York
Elevation 138 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bilbao (BIO) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,295 kilometers (3,912 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Spain 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 15:08 in Bilbao, it's 09:08 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.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 59° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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