BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
11,033 km
6,856 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,033 km
6,856 mi / 5,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BZV DTW
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BZV DTW
ICAO Code FCBB KDTW
City Brazzaville Detroit
Country Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/New_York
Elevation 1,048 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 42.210000, -83.350000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,033 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 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 11:23 in Brazzaville, it's 05:23 in Detroit. With a 6-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 Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 87° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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