DTW
Detroit
United States
13,101 km
8,141 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,101 km
8,141 mi / 7,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
291°
west northwest

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DTW RAB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code DTW RAB
ICAO Code KDTW AYTK
City Detroit Tokua
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 645 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -4.340000, 152.380000

Detroit (DTW) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 13,101 kilometers (8,141 miles / 7,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 16:24 in Detroit, it's 07:24 in Tokua. 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 Tokua (RAB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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