DTW
Detroit
United States
8,255 km
5,129 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
8,255 km
5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW MDY
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code DTW MDY
ICAO Code KDTW PMDY
City Detroit Midway Atoll
Country United States UM
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Midway
Elevation 645 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 28.200000, -177.380000

Detroit (DTW) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 8,255 kilometers (5,129 miles / 4,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Detroit, it's 10:53 in Midway Atoll. With a 6-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 50° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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