BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
12,349 km
7,673 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
12,349 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
324°
northwest

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BSA DTW
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BSA DTW
ICAO Code HCMF KDTW
City Bosaso Detroit
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 3 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bosaso (BSA) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 12,349 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Somalia 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 19:34 in Bosaso, it's 11:34 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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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