DTW
Detroit
United States
17,266 km
10,729 miles
LEA
Exmouth
Australia
Distance
17,266 km
10,729 mi / 9,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
318°
northwest

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DTW LEA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Learmonth Airport
IATA Code DTW LEA
ICAO Code KDTW YPLM
City Detroit Exmouth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 645 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -22.240000, 114.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Exmouth (LEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Learmonth Airport (LEA) in Exmouth, Australia is 17,266 kilometers (10,729 miles / 9,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Detroit, it's 19:45 in Exmouth. 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 Exmouth (LEA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 32° (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 Learmonth Airport (LEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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