DTW
Detroit
United States
9,809 km
6,095 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
9,809 km
6,095 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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DTW VDA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code DTW VDA
ICAO Code KDTW LLOV
City Detroit Eilat
Country United States Israel
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 645 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.940000, 34.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 9,809 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Israel. 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 14:25 in Detroit, it's 21:25 in Eilat. With a 7-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 Eilat (VDA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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