DTW
Detroit
United States
12,530 km
7,786 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
12,530 km
7,786 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DTW ZYL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code DTW ZYL
ICAO Code KDTW VGSY
City Detroit Sylhet
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 645 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 24.960000, 91.870000

Detroit (DTW) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 12,530 kilometers (7,786 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 05:49 in Detroit, it's 16:49 in Sylhet. With a 11-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 Sylhet (ZYL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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