DTW
Detroit
United States
14,868 km
9,238 miles
EMD
Emerald
Australia
Distance
14,868 km
9,238 mi / 8,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

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DTW EMD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Emerald Airport
IATA Code DTW EMD
ICAO Code KDTW YEML
City Detroit Emerald
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -23.570000, 148.180000

Detroit (DTW) to Emerald (EMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia is 14,868 kilometers (9,238 miles / 8,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Detroit, it's 00:50 in Emerald. With a 15-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 Emerald (EMD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 53° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Emerald Airport (EMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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