DTW
Detroit
United States
13,595 km
8,448 miles
NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
Distance
13,595 km
8,448 mi / 7,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW NLK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Norfolk Island International Airport
IATA Code DTW NLK
ICAO Code KDTW YSNF
City Detroit Burnt Pine
Country United States NF
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Norfolk
Elevation 645 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -29.040000, 167.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Burnt Pine (NLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF is 13,595 kilometers (8,448 miles / 7,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 NF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Detroit, it's 06:58 in Burnt Pine. With a 17-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 Burnt Pine (NLK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 56° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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