DTW
Detroit
United States
9,331 km
5,798 miles
MBE
Monbetsu
Japan
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
328°
north northwest

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DTW MBE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Monbetsu Airport
IATA Code DTW MBE
ICAO Code KDTW RJEB
City Detroit Monbetsu
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 645 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 44.300000, 143.400000

Detroit (DTW) to Monbetsu (MBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Monbetsu Airport (MBE) in Monbetsu, Japan is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Japan. 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 10:21 in Detroit, it's 00:21 in Monbetsu. 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 Monbetsu (MBE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 33° (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 Monbetsu Airport (MBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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