AJF
Al-Jawf
Saudi Arabia
10,138 km
6,300 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,138 km
6,300 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AJF DTW
Airport Name Al-Jawf Domestic Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AJF DTW
ICAO Code OESK KDTW
City Al-Jawf Detroit
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,261 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 29.790000, 40.100000 42.210000, -83.350000

Al-Jawf (AJF) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,138 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 21:13 in Al-Jawf, it's 13:13 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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Al-Jawf Domestic Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Al-Jawf (AJF) follows a heading of 46° (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-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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