AKU
Aksu
China
10,589 km
6,580 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,589 km
6,580 mi / 5,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKU DTW
Airport Name Aksu Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AKU DTW
ICAO Code ZWAK KDTW
City Aksu Detroit
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 42.210000, -83.350000

Aksu (AKU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,589 kilometers (6,580 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 China 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 05:30 in Aksu, it's 16:30 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 Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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