DTW
Detroit
United States
16,233 km
10,087 miles
KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
16,233 km
10,087 mi / 8,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW KCS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kings Creek Airport
IATA Code DTW KCS
ICAO Code KDTW YKCS
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 645 ft 615 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -24.420000, 131.840000

Detroit (DTW) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 16,233 kilometers (10,087 miles / 8,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:22 in Detroit, it's 00:52 in Kings Creek Airport. With a 14.5-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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 50° (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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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