DTW
Detroit
United States
13,545 km
8,417 miles
HLZ
Hamilton
New Zealand
Distance
13,545 km
8,417 mi / 7,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

DTW HLZ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Hamilton International Airport
IATA Code DTW HLZ
ICAO Code KDTW NZHN
City Detroit Hamilton
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 645 ft 172 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -37.870000, 175.330000

Detroit (DTW) to Hamilton (HLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) in Hamilton, New Zealand is 13,545 kilometers (8,417 miles / 7,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 New Zealand. 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 17:37 in Detroit, it's 09:37 in Hamilton. 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 Hamilton (HLZ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 59° (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 Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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