DTW
Detroit
United States
10,654 km
6,620 miles
HET
Hohhot
China
Distance
10,654 km
6,620 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW HET
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Baita International Airport
IATA Code DTW HET
ICAO Code KDTW ZBHH
City Detroit Hohhot
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 3,556 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.850000, 111.820000

Detroit (DTW) to Hohhot (HET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China is 10,654 kilometers (6,620 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 06:23 in Detroit, it's 19:23 in Hohhot. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,911 feet between the two airports. Baita International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Hohhot (HET) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 11° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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