BPL
Bole
China
10,225 km
6,353 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,225 km
6,353 mi / 5,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

BPL DTW
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BPL DTW
ICAO Code ZWBL KDTW
City Bole Detroit
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,253 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bole (BPL) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,225 kilometers (6,353 miles / 5,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 China 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 20:37 in Bole, it's 07:37 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 Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 10° (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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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