DTW
Detroit
United States
9,051 km
5,624 miles
SUI
Sukhumi
Georgia
Distance
9,051 km
5,624 mi / 4,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
38°
northeast

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DTW SUI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sukhumi Dranda Airport
IATA Code DTW SUI
ICAO Code KDTW UGSS
City Detroit Sukhumi
Country United States Georgia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 645 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 42.860000, 41.130000

Detroit (DTW) to Sukhumi (SUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) in Sukhumi, Georgia is 9,051 kilometers (5,624 miles / 4,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Georgia. 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 03:31 in Detroit, it's 12:31 in Sukhumi. With a 9-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 Sukhumi (SUI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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