DTW
Detroit
United States
11,271 km
7,004 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,271 km
7,004 mi / 6,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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DTW WAE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code DTW WAE
ICAO Code KDTW OEWD
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 645 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 20.500000, 45.200000

Detroit (DTW) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,271 kilometers (7,004 miles / 6,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 08:03 in Detroit, it's 16:03 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,417 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 324° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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