DTW
Detroit
United States
13,132 km
8,160 miles
LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
Distance
13,132 km
8,160 mi / 7,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/New_York
Heading
359°
north

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DTW LIW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Loikaw Airport
IATA Code DTW LIW
ICAO Code KDTW VYLK
City Detroit Loikaw
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yangon
Elevation 645 ft 2,940 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 19.690000, 97.210000

Detroit (DTW) to Loikaw (LIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar is 13,132 kilometers (8,160 miles / 7,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Myanmar. 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 11:00 in Detroit, it's 22:30 in Loikaw. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,295 feet between the two airports. Loikaw Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Loikaw (LIW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 0° (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 Loikaw Airport (LIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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