AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
11,907 km
7,399 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,907 km
7,399 mi / 6,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AXK DTW
Airport Name Ataq Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AXK DTW
ICAO Code OYAT KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/New_York
Elevation 3,735 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 14.550000, 46.830000 42.210000, -83.350000

Ataq Airport (AXK) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,907 kilometers (7,399 miles / 6,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Yemen 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 22:02 in Ataq Airport, it's 14:02 in Detroit. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,090 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Ataq Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Ataq Airport (AXK) follows a heading of 51° (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 Ataq Airport (AXK) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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