DTW
Detroit
United States
7,941 km
4,934 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
7,941 km
4,934 mi / 4,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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DTW TIA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code DTW TIA
ICAO Code KDTW LATI
City Detroit Tirana
Country United States Albania
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Tirane
Elevation 645 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.410000, 19.720000

Detroit (DTW) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 7,941 kilometers (4,934 miles / 4,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Albania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Detroit, it's 01:53 in Tirana. With a 6-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 Tirana (TIA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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