DTW
Detroit
United States
11,224 km
6,974 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
11,224 km
6,974 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
262°
west

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DTW WLS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code DTW WLS
ICAO Code KDTW NLWW
City Detroit Wallis Island
Country United States WF
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 645 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Detroit (DTW) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 11,224 kilometers (6,974 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 WF. 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 18:19 in Detroit, it's 11:19 in Wallis Island. With a 17-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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 49° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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