BOA
Boma
DR Congo
10,972 km
6,817 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,972 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
312°
northwest

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BOA DTW
Airport Name Boma Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BOA DTW
ICAO Code FZAJ KDTW
City Boma Detroit
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 42.210000, -83.350000

Boma (BOA) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,972 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:40 in Boma, it's 20:40 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 Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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