DTW
Detroit
United States
10,994 km
6,831 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
10,994 km
6,831 mi / 5,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
22°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

DTW OAI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code DTW OAI
ICAO Code KDTW OAIX
City Detroit Bagram
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 645 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.950000, 69.270000

Detroit (DTW) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 10,994 kilometers (6,831 miles / 5,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:25 in Detroit, it's 03:55 in Bagram. With a 8.5-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 4,250 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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