DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
16,257 km
10,102 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
16,257 km
10,102 mi / 8,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DCN DTW
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DCN DTW
ICAO Code YCIN KDTW
City N/A Detroit
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 300 ft 645 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 42.210000, -83.350000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 16,257 kilometers (10,102 miles / 8,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 03:17 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 14:17 in Detroit. With a 13-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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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