DTW
Detroit
United States
13,714 km
8,522 miles
TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,714 km
8,522 mi / 7,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW TFI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tufi Airport
IATA Code DTW TFI
ICAO Code KDTW AYTU
City Detroit Tufi
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 645 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -9.080000, 149.320000

Detroit (DTW) to Tufi (TFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is 13,714 kilometers (8,522 miles / 7,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:20 in Detroit, it's 15:20 in Tufi. With a 15-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 Tufi (TFI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 45° (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 Tufi Airport (TFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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