BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
7,871 km
4,891 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
7,871 km
4,891 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BTE DTW
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BTE DTW
ICAO Code GFBN KDTW
City Bonthe Detroit
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/New_York
Elevation 14 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bonthe (BTE) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 7,871 kilometers (4,891 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 14:11 in Bonthe, it's 09:11 in Detroit. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 97° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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