DTW
Detroit
United States
14,912 km
9,266 miles
WLE
Miles Airport
Australia
Distance
14,912 km
9,266 mi / 8,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
272°
west

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DTW WLE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Miles Airport
IATA Code DTW WLE
ICAO Code KDTW YMLS
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 304 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.810000, 150.180000

Detroit (DTW) to Miles Airport (WLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Miles Airport (WLE) in Miles Airport, Australia is 14,912 kilometers (9,266 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Detroit, it's 11:36 in Miles Airport. With a 15-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 Miles Airport (WLE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 56° (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 Miles Airport (WLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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