Distance From Bayelsa International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Bayelsa International Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 5966 miles or 9601 kilometers or 5181 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yenagoa ( Nigeria ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yenagoa and Detroit takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bayelsa International Airport, Yenagoa, Nigeria to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 13 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DTW

Kilometers		9601 km
Statute Miles		5966 miles
Nautical Miles		5181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Bayelsa International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Bayelsa International Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yenagoa to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yenagoa, Nigeria and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Yenagoa, Nigeria and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Yenagoa (Nigeria) and Detroit (United States) is 5 Hours.
Detroit time is 5 Hours behind Yenagoa.

Location	Local Time
Yenagoa (Nigeria)	2026-07-28, 20:44:55 WAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-07-28, 15:44:55 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bayelsa International Airport ( / DNBY) Yenagoa, Nigeria

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States