DTW
Detroit
United States
11,195 km
6,956 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
11,195 km
6,956 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW TLB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code DTW TLB
ICAO Code KDTW OPTA
City Detroit Tarbela
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Karachi
Elevation 645 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 33.990000, 72.610000

Detroit (DTW) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 11,195 kilometers (6,956 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Pakistan. 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 04:04 in Detroit, it's 14:04 in Tarbela. With a 10-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 Tarbela (TLB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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