BMD
Belo sur Tsiribihina
Madagascar
14,555 km
9,044 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
14,555 km
9,044 mi / 7,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BMD DTW
Airport Name Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BMD DTW
ICAO Code FMML KDTW
City Belo sur Tsiribihina Detroit
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/New_York
Elevation 154 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -19.690000, 44.540000 42.210000, -83.350000

Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 14,555 kilometers (9,044 miles / 7,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Madagascar 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 21:03 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 13:03 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 Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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