DTW
Detroit
United States
9,273 km
5,762 miles
MLX
Malatya
Turkey
Distance
9,273 km
5,762 mi / 5,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

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DTW MLX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Malatya Erhac Airport
IATA Code DTW MLX
ICAO Code KDTW LTAT
City Detroit Malatya
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 645 ft 2,828 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.440000, 38.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Malatya (MLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey is 9,273 kilometers (5,762 miles / 5,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Turkey. 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 19:40 in Detroit, it's 03:40 in Malatya. With a 8-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 2,183 feet between the two airports. Malatya Erhac Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Malatya (MLX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). 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 Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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