DTW
Detroit
United States
11,310 km
7,028 miles
LYA
Luoyang
China
Distance
11,310 km
7,028 mi / 6,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
347°
north northwest

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DTW LYA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Luoyang Airport
IATA Code DTW LYA
ICAO Code KDTW ZHLY
City Detroit Luoyang
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 840 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.740000, 112.390000

Detroit (DTW) to Luoyang (LYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China is 11,310 kilometers (7,028 miles / 6,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 China. 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 07:59 in Detroit, it's 20:59 in Luoyang. 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 Luoyang (LYA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 12° (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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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