DTW
Detroit
United States
17,055 km
10,597 miles
SLJ
Karijini National Park
Australia
Distance
17,055 km
10,597 mi / 9,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
312°
northwest

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DTW SLJ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Solomon Airport
IATA Code DTW SLJ
ICAO Code KDTW YSOL
City Detroit Karijini National Park
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 645 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -22.260000, 117.760000

Detroit (DTW) to Karijini National Park (SLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Solomon Airport (SLJ) in Karijini National Park, Australia is 17,055 kilometers (10,597 miles / 9,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 23:20 in Detroit, it's 12:20 in Karijini National Park. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,376 feet between the two airports. Solomon Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Karijini National Park (SLJ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 37° (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 Solomon Airport (SLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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