BNC
Beni
DR Congo
11,819 km
7,344 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,819 km
7,344 mi / 6,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNC DTW
Airport Name Beni Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BNC DTW
ICAO Code FZNP KDTW
City Beni Detroit
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 3,517 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 42.210000, -83.350000

Beni (BNC) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,819 kilometers (7,344 miles / 6,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:18 in Beni, it's 08:18 in Detroit. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,872 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 74° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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