DTW
Detroit
United States
9,574 km
5,949 miles
HFA
Haifa
Israel
Distance
9,574 km
5,949 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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DTW HFA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Haifa International Airport
IATA Code DTW HFA
ICAO Code KDTW LLHA
City Detroit Haifa
Country United States Israel
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 645 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.810000, 35.040000

Detroit (DTW) to Haifa (HFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Haifa International Airport (HFA) in Haifa, Israel is 9,574 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Israel. 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 05:01 in Detroit, it's 12:01 in Haifa. With a 7-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 Haifa (HFA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Haifa International Airport (HFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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