DTW
Detroit
United States
15,002 km
9,322 miles
LEL
Lake Evella Airport
Australia
Distance
15,002 km
9,322 mi / 8,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

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DTW LEL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lake Evella Airport
IATA Code DTW LEL
ICAO Code KDTW YLEV
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 645 ft 256 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -12.500000, 135.810000

Detroit (DTW) to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella Airport, Australia is 15,002 kilometers (9,322 miles / 8,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Australia. 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 18:43 in Detroit, it's 09:13 in Lake Evella Airport. With a 14.5-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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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