CBR
Canberra
Australia
15,467 km
9,611 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
15,467 km
9,611 mi / 8,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CBR DTW
Airport Name Canberra International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CBR DTW
ICAO Code YSCB KDTW
City Canberra Detroit
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/New_York
Elevation 1,886 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -35.310000, 149.200000 42.210000, -83.350000

Canberra (CBR) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canberra International Airport (CBR) in Canberra, Australia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 15,467 kilometers (9,611 miles / 8,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Australia 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 02:24 in Canberra, it's 10:24 in Detroit. With a 16-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 1,241 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Canberra International Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Canberra (CBR) follows a heading of 262° (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 Canberra International Airport (CBR) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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