BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
12,657 km
7,865 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
12,657 km
7,865 mi / 6,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSY DTW
Airport Name Bardera Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BSY DTW
ICAO Code HCMD KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 4,200 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 12,657 kilometers (7,865 miles / 6,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Somalia 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 05:06 in Bardera Airport, it's 21:06 in Detroit. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,555 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Bardera Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Bardera Airport (BSY) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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