DTW
Detroit
United States
11,462 km
7,122 miles
KKX
Kikai Airport
Japan
Distance
11,462 km
7,122 mi / 6,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
330°
north northwest

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DTW KKX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kikai Airport
IATA Code DTW KKX
ICAO Code KDTW RJKI
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 645 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 28.320000, 129.930000

Detroit (DTW) to Kikai Airport (KKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kikai Airport (KKX) in Kikai Airport, Japan is 11,462 kilometers (7,122 miles / 6,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Japan. 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 22:30 in Detroit, it's 12:30 in Kikai Airport. With a 14-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 Kikai Airport (KKX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Kikai Airport (KKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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