DTW
Detroit
United States
12,103 km
7,521 miles
GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
Distance
12,103 km
7,521 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
11°
north northeast

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DTW GKH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Gorkha Airport
IATA Code DTW GKH
ICAO Code KDTW VNGK
City Detroit Gorkha
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 645 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 28.050000, 84.480000

Detroit (DTW) to Gorkha (GKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal is 12,103 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Nepal. 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 07:14 in Detroit, it's 17:59 in Gorkha. With a 10.75-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 Gorkha (GKH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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