DTW
Detroit
United States
14,449 km
8,978 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
14,449 km
8,978 mi / 7,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW LWY
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code DTW LWY
ICAO Code KDTW WBGW
City Detroit Lawas
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 645 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 4.850000, 115.410000

Detroit (DTW) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 14,449 kilometers (8,978 miles / 7,802 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 16:17 in Detroit, it's 05:17 in Lawas. 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 Lawas (LWY) 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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.