AJL
Aizawl
India
12,659 km
7,866 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
357°
north

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AJL DTW
Airport Name Lengpui Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AJL DTW
ICAO Code VELP KDTW
City Aizawl Detroit
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 1,398 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 92.620000 42.210000, -83.350000

Aizawl (AJL) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lengpui Airport (AJL) in Aizawl, India to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:37 in Aizawl, it's 07:07 in Detroit. With a 10.5-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 Aizawl (AJL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Lengpui Airport (AJL) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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