DTW
Detroit
United States
14,835 km
9,218 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
14,835 km
9,218 mi / 8,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
339°
north northwest

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DTW SBW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code DTW SBW
ICAO Code KDTW WBGS
City Detroit Sibu
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 645 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 2.260000, 111.980000

Detroit (DTW) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 14,835 kilometers (9,218 miles / 8,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Malaysia. 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 01:00 in Detroit, it's 14:00 in Sibu. With a 13-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 Sibu (SBW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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