DTW
Detroit
United States
12,641 km
7,855 miles
MWF
Maewo Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,641 km
7,855 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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DTW MWF
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Naone Airport
IATA Code DTW MWF
ICAO Code KDTW NVSN
City Detroit Maewo Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -15.000000, 168.080000

Detroit (DTW) to Maewo Island (MWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Naone Airport (MWF) in Maewo Island, Vanuatu is 12,641 kilometers (7,855 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 13:26 in Detroit, it's 05:26 in Maewo Island. 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 Maewo Island (MWF) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 50° (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 Naone Airport (MWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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