DTW
Detroit
United States
13,334 km
8,285 miles
LBX
Lubang Airport
Philippines
Distance
13,334 km
8,285 mi / 7,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LBX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lubang Airport
IATA Code DTW LBX
ICAO Code KDTW RPLU
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Manila
Elevation 645 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 13.860000, 120.110000

Detroit (DTW) to Lubang Airport (LBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lubang Airport (LBX) in Lubang Airport, Philippines is 13,334 kilometers (8,285 miles / 7,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Philippines. 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 17:16 in Detroit, it's 06:16 in Lubang Airport. With a 13-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 Lubang Airport (LBX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Lubang Airport (LBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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