BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
10,067 km
6,255 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,067 km
6,255 mi / 5,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW DTW
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BGW DTW
ICAO Code ORBI KDTW
City Baghdad Detroit
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/New_York
Elevation 114 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 42.210000, -83.350000

Baghdad (BGW) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,067 kilometers (6,255 miles / 5,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Baghdad, it's 10:31 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 Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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