AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
11,091 km
6,891 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,091 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKH DTW
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AKH DTW
ICAO Code OEPS KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 1,651 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 42.210000, -83.350000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,091 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 08:02 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 01:02 in Detroit. With a 7-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 1,006 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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