BKS
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
15,714 km
9,764 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
15,714 km
9,764 mi / 8,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BKS DTW
Airport Name Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BKS DTW
ICAO Code WIPL KDTW
City Bengkulu-Sumatra Island Detroit
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -3.860000, 102.340000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 15,714 kilometers (9,764 miles / 8,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Indonesia 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 04:05 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 16:05 in Detroit. With a 12-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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