DTW
Detroit
United States
16,101 km
10,004 miles
FIK
Finke
Australia
Distance
16,101 km
10,004 mi / 8,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

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DTW FIK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Finke Airport
IATA Code DTW FIK
ICAO Code KDTW YFNE
City Detroit Finke
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -25.590000, 134.580000

Detroit (DTW) to Finke (FIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Finke Airport (FIK) in Finke, Australia is 16,101 kilometers (10,004 miles / 8,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 15:07 in Detroit, it's 05:37 in Finke. With a 14.5-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 Finke (FIK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 52° (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 Finke Airport (FIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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