DTW
Detroit
United States
10,230 km
6,357 miles
GBT
Gorgan
Iran
Distance
10,230 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
33°
north northeast

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DTW GBT
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Gorgan Airport
IATA Code DTW GBT
ICAO Code KDTW OING
City Detroit Gorgan
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft -24 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 36.910000, 54.400000

Detroit (DTW) to Gorgan (GBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran is 10,230 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Iran. 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 11:03 in Detroit, it's 19:33 in Gorgan. With a 8.5-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 Gorgan (GBT) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 330° (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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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