BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
14,711 km
9,141 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
14,711 km
9,141 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU DTW
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BTU DTW
ICAO Code WBGB KDTW
City Bintulu Detroit
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/New_York
Elevation 74 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 42.210000, -83.350000

Bintulu (BTU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 14,711 kilometers (9,141 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Malaysia 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 23:03 in Bintulu, it's 10:03 in Detroit. With a 13-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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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