DTW
Detroit
United States
11,128 km
6,915 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
11,128 km
6,915 mi / 6,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW KDU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code DTW KDU
ICAO Code KDTW OPSD
City Detroit Skardu
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 645 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.340000, 75.540000

Detroit (DTW) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 11,128 kilometers (6,915 miles / 6,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Pakistan. 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 17:06 in Detroit, it's 03:06 in Skardu. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,671 feet between the two airports. Skardu Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Skardu (KDU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 344° (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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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