DTW
Detroit
United States
12,562 km
7,805 miles
FUO
Foshan
China
Distance
12,562 km
7,805 mi / 6,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

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DTW FUO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Foshan Shadi Airport
IATA Code DTW FUO
ICAO Code KDTW ZGFS
City Detroit Foshan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 23.080000, 113.070000

Detroit (DTW) to Foshan (FUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) in Foshan, China is 12,562 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 China. 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 01:25 in Detroit, it's 14:25 in Foshan. 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 Foshan (FUO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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