DTW
Detroit
United States
15,075 km
9,367 miles
MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
Distance
15,075 km
9,367 mi / 8,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
274°
west

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DTW MTQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mitchell Airport
IATA Code DTW MTQ
ICAO Code KDTW YMIT
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.480000, 147.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia is 15,075 kilometers (9,367 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 10:46 in Detroit, it's 01:46 in Mitchell Airport. 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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 56° (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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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