ABT
Al Baha Airport
Saudi Arabia
11,065 km
6,875 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,065 km
6,875 mi / 5,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABT DTW
Airport Name Al Baha Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ABT DTW
ICAO Code OEBA KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 5,486 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 41.630000 42.210000, -83.350000

Al Baha Airport (ABT) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Baha Airport (ABT) in Al Baha Airport, Saudi Arabia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,065 kilometers (6,875 miles / 5,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 02:02 in Al Baha Airport, it's 18:02 in Detroit. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,841 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Al Baha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Al Baha Airport (ABT) follows a heading of 51° (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 Al Baha Airport (ABT) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.