DTW
Detroit
United States
15,997 km
9,940 miles
MQL
Mildura
Australia
Distance
15,997 km
9,940 mi / 8,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

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DTW MQL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mildura Airport
IATA Code DTW MQL
ICAO Code KDTW YMIA
City Detroit Mildura
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Hobart
Elevation 645 ft 167 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -34.230000, 142.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Mildura (MQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mildura Airport (MQL) in Mildura, Australia is 15,997 kilometers (9,940 miles / 8,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 17:24 in Detroit, it's 09:24 in Mildura. 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 Mildura (MQL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Mildura Airport (MQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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