DTW
Detroit
United States
17,320 km
10,762 miles
LER
Leinster Airport
Australia
Distance
17,320 km
10,762 mi / 9,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DTW LER
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Leinster Airport
IATA Code DTW LER
ICAO Code KDTW YLST
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 645 ft 1,631 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -27.840000, 120.700000

Detroit (DTW) to Leinster Airport (LER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Leinster Airport (LER) in Leinster Airport, Australia is 17,320 kilometers (10,762 miles / 9,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 08:07 in Detroit, it's 20:07 in Leinster Airport. With a 12-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 Leinster Airport (LER) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 47° (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 Leinster Airport (LER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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