DTW
Detroit
United States
14,460 km
8,985 miles
LAH
Labuha-Halmahera Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,460 km
8,985 mi / 7,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LAH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha
IATA Code DTW LAH
ICAO Code KDTW WAPH
City Detroit Labuha-Halmahera Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 645 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -0.640000, 127.500000

Detroit (DTW) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia is 14,460 kilometers (8,985 miles / 7,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Indonesia. 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 12:04 in Detroit, it's 02:04 in Labuha-Halmahera Island. 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 Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 30° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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