ABD
Abadan
Iran
10,546 km
6,553 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,546 km
6,553 mi / 5,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
326°
northwest

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ABD DTW
Airport Name Abadan Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ABD DTW
ICAO Code OIAA KDTW
City Abadan Detroit
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 30.370000, 48.230000 42.210000, -83.350000

Abadan (ABD) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abadan Airport (ABD) in Abadan, Iran to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,546 kilometers (6,553 miles / 5,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Iran 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 21:20 in Abadan, it's 12:50 in Detroit. With a 8.5-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 Abadan (ABD) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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