BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
6,079 km
3,778 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,079 km
3,778 mi / 3,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BEQ DTW
Airport Name RAF Honington Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BEQ DTW
ICAO Code EGXH KDTW
City Thetford Detroit
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 174 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 42.210000, -83.350000

Thetford (BEQ) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,079 kilometers (3,778 miles / 3,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Thetford, it's 09:23 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 Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 48° (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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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