DTW
Detroit
United States
8,451 km
5,251 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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DTW ULK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code DTW ULK
ICAO Code KDTW UERL
City Detroit Lensk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 645 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 60.720000, 114.830000

Detroit (DTW) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Detroit, it's 20:23 in Lensk. With a 14-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 Lensk (ULK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 14° (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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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