DTW
Detroit
United States
15,462 km
9,608 miles
PGK
Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,462 km
9,608 mi / 8,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW PGK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport
IATA Code DTW PGK
ICAO Code KDTW WIPK
City Detroit Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 645 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -2.160000, 106.140000

Detroit (DTW) to Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, Indonesia is 15,462 kilometers (9,608 miles / 8,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Detroit, it's 03:46 in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island. With a 12-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 Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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