DTW
Detroit
United States
12,932 km
8,036 miles
XYA
Yandina
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,932 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

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DTW XYA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Yandina Airport
IATA Code DTW XYA
ICAO Code KDTW AGGY
City Detroit Yandina
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 645 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -9.090000, 159.220000

Detroit (DTW) to Yandina (XYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Yandina Airport (XYA) in Yandina, Solomon Islands is 12,932 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 22:59 in Detroit, it's 14:59 in Yandina. With a 16-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 Yandina (XYA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 47° (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 Yandina Airport (XYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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