DTW
Detroit
United States
10,747 km
6,678 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
10,747 km
6,678 mi / 5,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
334°
north northwest

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DTW USN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code DTW USN
ICAO Code KDTW RKPU
City Detroit Ulsan
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Seoul
Elevation 645 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.590000, 129.350000

Detroit (DTW) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 10,747 kilometers (6,678 miles / 5,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 South Korea. 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 02:08 in Detroit, it's 16:08 in Ulsan. 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 Ulsan (USN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 24° (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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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