DTW
Detroit
United States
11,143 km
6,924 miles
LYI
Linyi
China
Distance
11,143 km
6,924 mi / 6,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

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DTW LYI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Shubuling Airport
IATA Code DTW LYI
ICAO Code KDTW ZSLY
City Detroit Linyi
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.050000, 118.410000

Detroit (DTW) to Linyi (LYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China is 11,143 kilometers (6,924 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 China. 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 21:04 in Detroit, it's 10:04 in Linyi. 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 Linyi (LYI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 16° (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 Shubuling Airport (LYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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