DTW
Detroit
United States
10,990 km
6,829 miles
KER
Kerman
Iran
Distance
10,990 km
6,829 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/New_York
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

DTW KER
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kerman Airport
IATA Code DTW KER
ICAO Code KDTW OIKK
City Detroit Kerman
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 30.270000, 56.950000

Detroit (DTW) to Kerman (KER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran is 10,990 kilometers (6,829 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Iran. 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 08:31 in Detroit, it's 16:01 in Kerman. With a 7.5-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 5,096 feet between the two airports. Kerman 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 Kerman (KER) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 331° (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 Kerman Airport (KER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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