DTW
Detroit
United States
12,127 km
7,535 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
12,127 km
7,535 mi / 6,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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DTW IHN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code DTW IHN
ICAO Code KDTW OYQN
City Detroit Qishn
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Aden
Elevation 645 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 15.420000, 51.680000

Detroit (DTW) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 12,127 kilometers (7,535 miles / 6,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Detroit, it's 07:32 in Qishn. With a 8-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 Qishn (IHN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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