DTW
Detroit
United States
10,874 km
6,757 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
10,874 km
6,757 mi / 5,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW KWA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code DTW KWA
ICAO Code KDTW PKWA
City Detroit Kwajalein
Country United States Marshall Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 645 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 8.720000, 167.730000

Detroit (DTW) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 10,874 kilometers (6,757 miles / 5,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Marshall Islands. 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 21:40 in Detroit, it's 14:40 in Kwajalein. With a 17-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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 45° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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