DTW
Detroit
United States
11,839 km
7,356 miles
NAO
Nanchong
China
Distance
11,839 km
7,356 mi / 6,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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DTW NAO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nanchong Airport
IATA Code DTW NAO
ICAO Code KDTW ZUNC
City Detroit Nanchong
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 30.800000, 106.160000

Detroit (DTW) to Nanchong (NAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nanchong Airport (NAO) in Nanchong, China is 11,839 kilometers (7,356 miles / 6,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 China. 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 23:41 in Detroit, it's 12:41 in Nanchong. With a 13-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 Nanchong (NAO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Nanchong Airport (NAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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