DTW
Detroit
United States
12,113 km
7,527 miles
JGS
Ji'an
China
Distance
12,113 km
7,527 mi / 6,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
343°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

DTW JGS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Jinggangshan Airport
IATA Code DTW JGS
ICAO Code KDTW ZSGS
City Detroit Ji'an
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 26.860000, 114.740000

Detroit (DTW) to Ji'an (JGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China is 12,113 kilometers (7,527 miles / 6,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 China. 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 00:35 in Detroit, it's 12:35 in Ji'an. With a 12-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 Ji'an (JGS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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