DTW
Detroit
United States
9,482 km
5,892 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
9,482 km
5,892 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

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DTW KYE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code DTW KYE
ICAO Code KDTW OLKA
City Detroit Tripoli
Country United States Lebanon
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Beirut
Elevation 645 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.590000, 36.010000

Detroit (DTW) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 9,482 kilometers (5,892 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Lebanon. 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 17:44 in Detroit, it's 00:44 in Tripoli. With a 7-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 Tripoli (KYE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 320° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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