DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
13,647 km
8,480 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
13,647 km
8,480 mi / 7,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DER DTW
Airport Name Derim Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DER DTW
ICAO Code AYDE KDTW
City Derim Detroit
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 4,850 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 42.210000, -83.350000

Derim (DER) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 13,647 kilometers (8,480 miles / 7,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 03:33 in Derim, it's 12:33 in Detroit. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,205 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 294° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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