CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ (312)	$ (259)	$ (789)	$ (501)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Currency Translation Adjustments	30	(166)	63	(161)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax	0	(1)	0	(1)
Other Comprehensive Income	30	(165)	63	(160)
Comprehensive Loss	(282)	(424)	(726)	(661)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	4	5	8	8
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Weatherford	$ (286)	$ (429)	$ (734)	$ (669)