DTW
Detroit
United States
12,101 km
7,519 miles
KDV
Vunisea
Fiji
Distance
12,101 km
7,519 mi / 6,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

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DTW KDV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Vunisea Airport
IATA Code DTW KDV
ICAO Code KDTW NFKD
City Detroit Vunisea
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 645 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -19.060000, 178.160000

Detroit (DTW) to Vunisea (KDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Vunisea Airport (KDV) in Vunisea, Fiji is 12,101 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Fiji. 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 06:51 in Detroit, it's 23:51 in Vunisea. With a 17-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 Vunisea (KDV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 51° (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 Vunisea Airport (KDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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