DTW
Detroit
United States
9,818 km
6,101 miles
HRB
Harbin
China
Distance
9,818 km
6,101 mi / 5,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
340°
north northwest

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DTW HRB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Taiping Airport
IATA Code DTW HRB
ICAO Code KDTW ZYHB
City Detroit Harbin
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 45.620000, 126.250000

Detroit (DTW) to Harbin (HRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Taiping Airport (HRB) in Harbin, China is 9,818 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 06:49 in Detroit, it's 19:49 in Harbin. 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.

The return flight from Harbin (HRB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Taiping Airport (HRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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