DTW
Detroit
United States
11,072 km
6,880 miles
TMN
Tamana Island
Kiribati
Distance
11,072 km
6,880 mi / 5,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
275°
west

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DTW TMN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tamana Island Airport
IATA Code DTW TMN
ICAO Code KDTW NGTM
City Detroit Tamana Island
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -2.490000, 175.970000

Detroit (DTW) to Tamana Island (TMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 11,072 kilometers (6,880 miles / 5,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Kiribati. 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 15:15 in Detroit, it's 08:15 in Tamana Island. With a 17-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 Tamana Island (TMN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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