ALH
Albany
Australia
18,013 km
11,193 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
18,013 km
11,193 mi / 9,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALH DTW
Airport Name Albany Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ALH DTW
ICAO Code YABA KDTW
City Albany Detroit
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 233 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -34.940000, 117.810000 42.210000, -83.350000

Albany (ALH) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany Airport (ALH) in Albany, Australia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 18,013 kilometers (11,193 miles / 9,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Albany, it's 18:11 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 Albany (ALH) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Albany Airport (ALH) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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