DTW
Detroit
United States
15,472 km
9,614 miles
FRB
Forbes
Australia
Distance
15,472 km
9,614 mi / 8,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW FRB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Forbes Airport
IATA Code DTW FRB
ICAO Code KDTW YFBS
City Detroit Forbes
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 645 ft 760 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -33.360000, 147.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Forbes (FRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia is 15,472 kilometers (9,614 miles / 8,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Australia. 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 21:22 in Detroit, it's 13:22 in Forbes. With a 16-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 Forbes (FRB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Forbes Airport (FRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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