DTW
Detroit
United States
14,772 km
9,179 miles
KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
Distance
14,772 km
9,179 mi / 7,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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DTW KTE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kerteh Airport
IATA Code DTW KTE
ICAO Code KDTW WMKE
City Detroit Kerteh
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 645 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 4.540000, 103.430000

Detroit (DTW) to Kerteh (KTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia is 14,772 kilometers (9,179 miles / 7,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Malaysia. 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 07:56 in Detroit, it's 20:56 in Kerteh. With a 13-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 Kerteh (KTE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Kerteh Airport (KTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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