DTW
Detroit
United States
13,911 km
8,644 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,911 km
8,644 mi / 7,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LHI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code DTW LHI
ICAO Code KDTW WAJL
City Detroit Lereh-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 645 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,911 kilometers (8,644 miles / 7,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 16:06 in Detroit, it's 06:06 in Lereh-Papua 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 Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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