DTW
Detroit
United States
10,477 km
6,510 miles
IFH
Hesa
Iran
Distance
10,477 km
6,510 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

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DTW IFH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Hesa Airport
IATA Code DTW IFH
ICAO Code KDTW OIFE
City Detroit Hesa
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 5,256 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.930000, 51.560000

Detroit (DTW) to Hesa (IFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran is 10,477 kilometers (6,510 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Iran. 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 12:38 in Detroit, it's 21:08 in Hesa. With a 8.5-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 4,611 feet between the two airports. Hesa Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hesa (IFH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Hesa Airport (IFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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