DTW
Detroit
United States
8,044 km
4,998 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
8,044 km
4,998 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

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DTW YKS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code DTW YKS
ICAO Code KDTW UEEE
City Detroit Yakutsk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 645 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 62.090000, 129.770000

Detroit (DTW) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 8,044 kilometers (4,998 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Detroit, it's 16:59 in Yakutsk. With a 14-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 Yakutsk (YKS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 25° (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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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