DTW
Detroit
United States
11,706 km
7,274 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
11,706 km
7,274 mi / 6,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
339°
north northwest

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DTW YIW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code DTW YIW
ICAO Code KDTW ZSYW
City Detroit Yiwu
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.340000, 120.030000

Detroit (DTW) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 11,706 kilometers (7,274 miles / 6,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 China. 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 01:52 in Detroit, it's 14:52 in Yiwu. With a 13-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 Yiwu (YIW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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