DTW
Detroit
United States
11,090 km
6,891 miles
JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW JAA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Jalalabad Airport
IATA Code DTW JAA
ICAO Code KDTW OAJL
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 645 ft 1,814 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.400000, 70.500000

Detroit (DTW) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 08:17 in Detroit, it's 17:47 in Jalalabad Airport. With a 9.5-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 1,169 feet between the two airports. Jalalabad Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 341° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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