DTW
Detroit
United States
12,273 km
7,626 miles
JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
Distance
12,273 km
7,626 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
10°
north

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DTW JKR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Janakpur Airport
IATA Code DTW JKR
ICAO Code KDTW VNJP
City Detroit Janakpur
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 645 ft 256 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 26.710000, 85.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Janakpur (JKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal is 12,273 kilometers (7,626 miles / 6,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Nepal. 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 01:26 in Detroit, it's 12:11 in Janakpur. With a 10.75-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 Janakpur (JKR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 352° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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