DTW
Detroit
United States
12,930 km
8,035 miles
HPH
Haiphong
Vietnam
Distance
12,930 km
8,035 mi / 6,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
349°
north

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DTW HPH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Cat Bi International Airport
IATA Code DTW HPH
ICAO Code KDTW VVCI
City Detroit Haiphong
Country United States Vietnam
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 645 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 20.820000, 106.720000

Detroit (DTW) to Haiphong (HPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) in Haiphong, Vietnam is 12,930 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north 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 Vietnam. 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 20:20 in Detroit, it's 08:20 in Haiphong. With a 12-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 Haiphong (HPH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 8° (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 Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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