BKA
Moscow
Russia
7,821 km
4,860 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
7,821 km
4,860 mi / 4,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
318°
northwest

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BKA DTW
Airport Name Bykovo Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BKA DTW
ICAO Code UUBB KDTW
City Moscow Detroit
Country Russia United States
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/New_York
Elevation 427 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 38.060000 42.210000, -83.350000

Moscow (BKA) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bykovo Airport (BKA) in Moscow, Russia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 7,821 kilometers (4,860 miles / 4,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Russia 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 23:05 in Moscow, it's 15:05 in Detroit. With a 8-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 Moscow (BKA) follows a heading of 31° (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 Bykovo Airport (BKA) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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