DTW
Detroit
United States
12,695 km
7,888 miles
RCL
Redcliffe
Vanuatu
Distance
12,695 km
7,888 mi / 6,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW RCL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Redcliffe Airport
IATA Code DTW RCL
ICAO Code KDTW NVSR
City Detroit Redcliffe
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 645 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -15.470000, 167.840000

Detroit (DTW) to Redcliffe (RCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu is 12,695 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,855 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 14:54 in Detroit, it's 06:54 in Redcliffe. 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 Redcliffe (RCL) 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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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