DTW
Detroit
United States
9,948 km
6,181 miles
OGR
Bongor
Chad
Distance
9,948 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

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DTW OGR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Bongor Airport
IATA Code DTW OGR
ICAO Code KDTW FTTB
City Detroit Bongor
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 645 ft 1,076 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 10.290000, 15.380000

Detroit (DTW) to Bongor (OGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Bongor Airport (OGR) in Bongor, Chad is 9,948 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Chad. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:25 in Detroit, it's 11:25 in Bongor. With a 6-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 Bongor (OGR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Bongor Airport (OGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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