DTW
Detroit
United States
15,119 km
9,394 miles
SGO
St George Airport
Australia
Distance
15,119 km
9,394 mi / 8,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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DTW SGO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport St George Airport
IATA Code DTW SGO
ICAO Code KDTW YSGE
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -28.050000, 148.590000

Detroit (DTW) to St George Airport (SGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to St George Airport (SGO) in St George Airport, Australia is 15,119 kilometers (9,394 miles / 8,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Australia. 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 04:04 in Detroit, it's 19:04 in St George Airport. 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 St George Airport (SGO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 St George Airport (SGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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