Distance From RMAF Butterworth Air Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, BWH - DTW Distance

The distance from RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 9134 miles or 14700 kilometers or 7932 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 Butterworth ( Malaysia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Butterworth and Detroit takes around 21 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RMAF Butterworth Air Base, Butterworth, Malaysia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 21 hours 0 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 • BWH - DTW

Kilometers		14700 km
Statute Miles		9134 miles
Nautical Miles		7932 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 0 minutes

RMAF Butterworth Air Base to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - BWH to DTW Flight Path

Location of RMAF Butterworth Air Base & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Butterworth to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Butterworth, Malaysia and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Butterworth, Malaysia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWH - DTW

Time difference between Butterworth (Malaysia) and Detroit (United States) is 12 Hours.
Detroit time is 12 Hours behind Butterworth.

Location	Local Time
Butterworth (Malaysia)	2026-03-19, 08:08:19 +08
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-18, 20:08:19 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

RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH / WMKB) Butterworth, Malaysia

Destination

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