AAU
Asau
Samoa
10,953 km
6,806 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,953 km
6,806 mi / 5,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
48°
northeast

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AAU DTW
Airport Name Asau Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AAU DTW
ICAO Code NSAU KDTW
City Asau Detroit
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 42.210000, -83.350000

Asau (AAU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Asau, it's 09:38 in Detroit. With a 18-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 Detroit (DTW) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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