DTW
Detroit
United States
14,774 km
9,180 miles
MOV
Moranbah
Australia
Distance
14,774 km
9,180 mi / 7,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW MOV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Moranbah Airport
IATA Code DTW MOV
ICAO Code KDTW YMRB
City Detroit Moranbah
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -22.060000, 148.080000

Detroit (DTW) to Moranbah (MOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Moranbah Airport (MOV) in Moranbah, Australia is 14,774 kilometers (9,180 miles / 7,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Detroit, it's 23:45 in Moranbah. With a 15-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 Moranbah (MOV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 52° (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 Moranbah Airport (MOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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