BME
Broome
Australia
16,391 km
10,185 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
16,391 km
10,185 mi / 8,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
36°
northeast

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BME DTW
Airport Name Broome International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BME DTW
ICAO Code YBRM KDTW
City Broome Detroit
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 56 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 42.210000, -83.350000

Broome (BME) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 16,391 kilometers (10,185 miles / 8,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:41 in Broome, it's 09:41 in Detroit. With a 13-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 Broome (BME) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Broome International Airport (BME) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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