DTW
Detroit
United States
10,123 km
6,290 miles
KSH
Kermanshah
Iran
Distance
10,123 km
6,290 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW KSH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
IATA Code DTW KSH
ICAO Code KDTW OICC
City Detroit Kermanshah
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 4,307 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.350000, 47.160000

Detroit (DTW) to Kermanshah (KSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) in Kermanshah, Iran is 10,123 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 16:19 in Detroit, it's 00:49 in Kermanshah. 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 3,662 feet between the two airports. Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Kermanshah (KSH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 326° (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 Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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