DTW
Detroit
United States
9,110 km
5,661 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,110 km
5,661 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW FAC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code DTW FAC
ICAO Code KDTW NTKF
City Detroit N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 645 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Detroit (DTW) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 9,110 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Detroit, it's 22:24 in Faaite Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Faaite Airport (FAC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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