DTW
Detroit
United States
10,805 km
6,714 miles
FBD
Faizabad
Afghanistan
Distance
10,805 km
6,714 mi / 5,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW FBD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Faizabad Airport
IATA Code DTW FBD
ICAO Code KDTW OAFZ
City Detroit Faizabad
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 645 ft 3,872 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.120000, 70.520000

Detroit (DTW) to Faizabad (FBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Faizabad Airport (FBD) in Faizabad, Afghanistan is 10,805 kilometers (6,714 miles / 5,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Detroit, it's 01:31 in Faizabad. With a 9.5-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 3,227 feet between the two airports. Faizabad Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Faizabad (FBD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Faizabad Airport (FBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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