DTW
Detroit
United States
12,747 km
7,921 miles
LNB
Lamen Bay
Vanuatu
Distance
12,747 km
7,921 mi / 6,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

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DTW LNB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lamen Bay Airport
IATA Code DTW LNB
ICAO Code KDTW NVSM
City Detroit Lamen Bay
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 645 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -16.580000, 168.160000

Detroit (DTW) to Lamen Bay (LNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu is 12,747 kilometers (7,921 miles / 6,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 16:03 in Detroit, it's 08:03 in Lamen Bay. With a 16-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 Lamen Bay (LNB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 51° (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 Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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