DTW
Detroit
United States
8,568 km
5,324 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
8,568 km
5,324 mi / 4,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/New_York
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW TNV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code DTW TNV
ICAO Code KDTW PLFA
City Detroit Tabuaeran Island
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 3.900000, -159.390000

Detroit (DTW) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 8,568 kilometers (5,324 miles / 4,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 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 00:37 in Detroit, it's 19:37 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 19-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) 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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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