DTW
Detroit
United States
10,979 km
6,822 miles
TNA
Jinan
China
Distance
10,979 km
6,822 mi / 5,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
343°
north northwest

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DTW TNA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Yaoqiang Airport
IATA Code DTW TNA
ICAO Code KDTW ZSJN
City Detroit Jinan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 36.860000, 117.220000

Detroit (DTW) to Jinan (TNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) in Jinan, China is 10,979 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 China. 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 07:36 in Detroit, it's 20:36 in Jinan. 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 Jinan (TNA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 15° (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 Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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