BTJ
Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
14,706 km
9,138 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
14,706 km
9,138 mi / 7,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

BTJ DTW
Airport Name Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code BTJ DTW
ICAO Code WITT KDTW
City Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island Detroit
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/New_York
Elevation 65 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 5.520000, 95.420000 42.210000, -83.350000

Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 14,706 kilometers (9,138 miles / 7,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Indonesia 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 04:06 in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, it's 16:06 in Detroit. With a 12-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 Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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