DTW
Detroit
United States
7,144 km
4,439 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
7,144 km
4,439 mi / 3,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

DTW KOA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code DTW KOA
ICAO Code KDTW PHKO
City Detroit Kailua/Kona
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 645 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 19.700000, -156.000000

Detroit (DTW) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 7,144 kilometers (4,439 miles / 3,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 6-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Detroit, it's 01:16 in Kailua/Kona. 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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 52° (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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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