BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
11,879 km
7,381 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,879 km
7,381 mi / 6,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BYD DTW
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BYD DTW
ICAO Code OYBI KDTW
City Al-Bayda Detroit
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/New_York
Elevation 6,120 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 42.210000, -83.350000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,879 kilometers (7,381 miles / 6,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Yemen 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 06:56 in Al-Bayda, it's 22:56 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 5,475 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 52° (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 Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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