AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
9,431 km
5,860 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,431 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
32°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKJ DTW
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AKJ DTW
ICAO Code RJEC KDTW
City Asahikawa Detroit
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 721 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 42.210000, -83.350000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Japan 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 19:53 in Asahikawa, it's 06:53 in Detroit. With a 13-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 Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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