CWR
Cowarie Airport
Australia
15,938 km
9,904 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
15,938 km
9,904 mi / 8,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
56°
northeast

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CWR DTW
Airport Name Cowarie Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CWR DTW
ICAO Code YCWI KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 52 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -27.710000, 138.330000 42.210000, -83.350000

Cowarie Airport (CWR) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cowarie Airport (CWR) in Cowarie Airport, Australia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 15,938 kilometers (9,904 miles / 8,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 06:07 in Cowarie Airport, it's 14:37 in Detroit. With a 15.5-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 Cowarie Airport (CWR) follows a heading of 280° (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 Cowarie Airport (CWR) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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