DTW
Detroit
United States
11,147 km
6,926 miles
IUE
Alofi
NU
Distance
11,147 km
6,926 mi / 6,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW IUE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Niue International Airport
IATA Code DTW IUE
ICAO Code KDTW NIUE
City Detroit Alofi
Country United States NU
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Niue
Elevation 645 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -19.080000, -169.930000

Detroit (DTW) to Alofi (IUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU is 11,147 kilometers (6,926 miles / 6,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 NU. 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 04:09 in Detroit, it's 22:09 in Alofi. With a 6-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 Alofi (IUE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 49° (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 Niue International Airport (IUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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