DTW
Detroit
United States
9,285 km
5,770 miles
MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Distance
9,285 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW MDQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Astor Piazzola International Airport
IATA Code DTW MDQ
ICAO Code KDTW SAZM
City Detroit Mar del Plata
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 645 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -37.930000, -57.570000

Detroit (DTW) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 9,285 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Detroit, it's 23:59 in Mar del Plata.

The return flight from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). 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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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