DTW
Detroit
United States
14,260 km
8,861 miles
VCS
Con Ong
Vietnam
Distance
14,260 km
8,861 mi / 7,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW VCS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Co Ong Airport
IATA Code DTW VCS
ICAO Code KDTW VVCS
City Detroit Con Ong
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 645 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 8.730000, 106.630000

Detroit (DTW) to Con Ong (VCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Co Ong Airport (VCS) in Con Ong, Vietnam is 14,260 kilometers (8,861 miles / 7,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Vietnam. 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 17:56 in Detroit, it's 05:56 in Con Ong. With a 12-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 Con Ong (VCS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Co Ong Airport (VCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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