DTW
Detroit
United States
10,387 km
6,454 miles
KKS
Kashan Airport
Iran
Distance
10,387 km
6,454 mi / 5,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

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DTW KKS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kashan Airport
IATA Code DTW KKS
ICAO Code KDTW OIFK
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 33.900000, 51.580000

Detroit (DTW) to Kashan Airport (KKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kashan Airport (KKS) in Kashan Airport, Iran is 10,387 kilometers (6,454 miles / 5,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 16:55 in Detroit, it's 01:25 in Kashan Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,820 feet between the two airports. Kashan Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Kashan Airport (KKS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 328° (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 Kashan Airport (KKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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