BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
11,947 km
7,424 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,947 km
7,424 mi / 6,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

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BCO DTW
Airport Name Baco Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BCO DTW
ICAO Code HABC KDTW
City Baco Detroit
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 5.780000, 36.560000 42.210000, -83.350000

Baco (BCO) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,947 kilometers (7,424 miles / 6,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:45 in Baco, it's 07:45 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.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Baco (BCO) follows a heading of 65° (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 Baco Airport (BCO) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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