DTW
Detroit
United States
11,087 km
6,889 miles
LFM
Lamerd
Iran
Distance
11,087 km
6,889 mi / 5,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
38°
northeast

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DTW LFM
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lamerd Airport
IATA Code DTW LFM
ICAO Code KDTW OISR
City Detroit Lamerd
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 1,337 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 27.370000, 53.190000

Detroit (DTW) to Lamerd (LFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lamerd Airport (LFM) in Lamerd, Iran is 11,087 kilometers (6,889 miles / 5,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 23:27 in Detroit, it's 07:57 in Lamerd. 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.

The return flight from Lamerd (LFM) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Lamerd Airport (LFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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