DTW
Detroit
United States
13,952 km
8,669 miles
MXH
Moro
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,952 km
8,669 mi / 7,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW MXH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Moro Airport
IATA Code DTW MXH
ICAO Code KDTW AYMR
City Detroit Moro
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 645 ft 2,740 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -6.360000, 143.240000

Detroit (DTW) to Moro (MXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Moro Airport (MXH) in Moro, Papua New Guinea is 13,952 kilometers (8,669 miles / 7,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:31 in Detroit, it's 06:31 in Moro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,095 feet between the two airports. Moro Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Moro (MXH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Moro Airport (MXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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