AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
9,300 km
5,779 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
318°
northwest

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AKT DTW
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AKT DTW
ICAO Code LCRA KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Cyprus United States
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/New_York
Elevation 76 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 42.210000, -83.350000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 14:20 in Detroit. With a 7-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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 48° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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