DTW
Detroit
United States
7,171 km
4,456 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
7,171 km
4,456 mi / 3,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/New_York
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW UYU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code DTW UYU
ICAO Code KDTW SLUY
City Detroit Quijarro
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/New_York America/La_Paz
Elevation 645 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Detroit (DTW) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 7,171 kilometers (4,456 miles / 3,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Detroit, it's 01:25 in Quijarro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 10,491 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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