DTW
Detroit
United States
7,127 km
4,428 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
7,127 km
4,428 mi / 3,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
319°
northwest

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DTW SYA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code DTW SYA
ICAO Code KDTW PASY
City Detroit Shemya
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Adak
Elevation 645 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 52.700000, 174.100000

Detroit (DTW) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 7,127 kilometers (4,428 miles / 3,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Detroit, it's 05:59 in Shemya. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 53° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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