BGB
Booue
Gabon
10,451 km
6,494 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,451 km
6,494 mi / 5,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGB DTW
Airport Name Booue Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BGB DTW
ICAO Code FOGB KDTW
City Booue Detroit
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/New_York
Elevation 604 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -0.100000, 11.950000 42.210000, -83.350000

Booue (BGB) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Booue Airport (BGB) in Booue, Gabon to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,451 kilometers (6,494 miles / 5,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Gabon 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 05:48 in Booue, it's 23:48 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DTW) to Booue (BGB) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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