ASJ
Amami
Japan
11,460 km
7,121 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,460 km
7,121 mi / 6,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
25°
north northeast

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ASJ DTW
Airport Name Amami Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ASJ DTW
ICAO Code RJKA KDTW
City Amami Detroit
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 27 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, 129.710000 42.210000, -83.350000

Amami (ASJ) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amami Airport (ASJ) in Amami, Japan to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,460 kilometers (7,121 miles / 6,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 16:10 in Amami, it's 02:10 in Detroit. With a 14-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 Amami (ASJ) follows a heading of 330° (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 Amami Airport (ASJ) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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