DTW
Detroit
United States
14,509 km
9,015 miles
LSM
Long Semado
Malaysia
Distance
14,509 km
9,015 mi / 7,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LSM
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Long Semado Airport
IATA Code DTW LSM
ICAO Code KDTW WBGD
City Detroit Long Semado
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 645 ft 2,150 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 4.220000, 115.600000

Detroit (DTW) to Long Semado (LSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia is 14,509 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Malaysia. 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 09:51 in Detroit, it's 22:51 in Long Semado. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,505 feet between the two airports. Long Semado Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Long Semado (LSM) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 18° (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 Long Semado Airport (LSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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