DTW
Detroit
United States
14,553 km
9,043 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
14,553 km
9,043 mi / 7,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW MLV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code DTW MLV
ICAO Code KDTW YMEU
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Detroit (DTW) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 14,553 kilometers (9,043 miles / 7,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 16:48 in Detroit, it's 07:48 in Merluna Airport. With a 15-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 Merluna Airport (MLV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 45° (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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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