AIU
Atiu Island
CK
10,304 km
6,403 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,304 km
6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
46°
northeast

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AIU DTW
Airport Name Enua Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AIU DTW
ICAO Code NCAT KDTW
City Atiu Island Detroit
Country CK United States
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 42.210000, -83.350000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,304 kilometers (6,403 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 CK 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 07:48 in Atiu Island, it's 12:48 in Detroit. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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