CIH
Changzhi
China
11,132 km
6,917 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,132 km
6,917 mi / 6,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CIH DTW
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CIH DTW
ICAO Code ZBCZ KDTW
City Changzhi Detroit
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 42.210000, -83.350000

Changzhi (CIH) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,132 kilometers (6,917 miles / 6,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 20:37 in Changzhi, it's 07:37 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 Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 347° (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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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