DTW
Detroit
United States
9,530 km
5,922 miles
IMQ
Makou
Iran
Distance
9,530 km
5,922 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
38°
northeast

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DTW IMQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Makou Airport
IATA Code DTW IMQ
ICAO Code KDTW OITU
City Detroit Makou
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 39.330000, 44.430000

Detroit (DTW) to Makou (IMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran is 9,530 kilometers (5,922 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 06:46 in Detroit, it's 15:16 in Makou. 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.

The return flight from Makou (IMQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 324° (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 Makou Airport (IMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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