DTW
Detroit
United States
12,718 km
7,902 miles
ULB
Ambryn Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,718 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
270°
west

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DTW ULB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ulei Airport
IATA Code DTW ULB
ICAO Code KDTW NVSU
City Detroit Ambryn Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Efate
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -16.330000, 168.300000

Detroit (DTW) to Ambryn Island (ULB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ulei Airport (ULB) in Ambryn Island, Vanuatu is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 03:50 in Detroit, it's 19:50 in Ambryn Island. With a 16-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 Ambryn Island (ULB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 51° (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 Ulei Airport (ULB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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