DTW
Detroit
United States
8,121 km
5,046 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
8,121 km
5,046 mi / 4,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
America/New_York
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW UAP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code DTW UAP
ICAO Code KDTW NTMP
City Detroit Ua Pou
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 645 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Detroit (DTW) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 8,121 kilometers (5,046 miles / 4,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 07:27 in Detroit, it's 02:57 in Ua Pou. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ua Pou (UAP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 40° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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