DTW
Detroit
United States
16,056 km
9,977 miles
HCQ
Halls Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
16,056 km
9,977 mi / 8,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
303°
west northwest

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DTW HCQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Halls Creek Airport
IATA Code DTW HCQ
ICAO Code KDTW YHLC
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 645 ft 1,346 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -18.230000, 127.670000

Detroit (DTW) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) in Halls Creek Airport, Australia is 16,056 kilometers (9,977 miles / 8,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 18:30 in Detroit, it's 07:30 in Halls Creek Airport. 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 Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) 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 Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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