DTW
Detroit
United States
13,405 km
8,329 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
13,405 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW TAC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code DTW TAC
ICAO Code KDTW RPVA
City Detroit Tacloban City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Manila
Elevation 645 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 11.230000, 125.030000

Detroit (DTW) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 13,405 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Philippines. 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 21:02 in Detroit, it's 10:02 in Tacloban City. 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 24° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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