CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
8,674 km
5,390 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CEK DTW
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CEK DTW
ICAO Code USCC KDTW
City Chelyabinsk Detroit
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/New_York
Elevation 769 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 42.210000, -83.350000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Chelyabinsk, it's 20:40 in Detroit. With a 10-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 Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 20° (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 Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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