DTW
Detroit
United States
14,424 km
8,963 miles
SPE
Sepulot
Malaysia
Distance
14,424 km
8,963 mi / 7,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
334°
north northwest

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DTW SPE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sepulot Airport
IATA Code DTW SPE
ICAO Code KDTW WBKO
City Detroit Sepulot
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 645 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 4.730000, 116.470000

Detroit (DTW) to Sepulot (SPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sepulot Airport (SPE) in Sepulot, Malaysia is 14,424 kilometers (8,963 miles / 7,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 06:25 in Detroit, it's 19:25 in Sepulot. 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 Sepulot (SPE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 19° (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 Sepulot Airport (SPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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