BMK
Borkum
Germany
6,371 km
3,959 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,371 km
3,959 mi / 3,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BMK DTW
Airport Name Borkum Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BMK DTW
ICAO Code EDWR KDTW
City Borkum Detroit
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 3 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 42.210000, -83.350000

Borkum (BMK) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,371 kilometers (3,959 miles / 3,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Germany 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 00:21 in Borkum, it's 18:21 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 Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Borkum Airport (BMK) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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