DTW
Detroit
United States
9,713 km
6,035 miles
NDG
Qiqihar
China
Distance
9,713 km
6,035 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW NDG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport
IATA Code DTW NDG
ICAO Code KDTW ZYQQ
City Detroit Qiqihar
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 47.240000, 123.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Qiqihar (NDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China is 9,713 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 12:21 in Detroit, it's 01:21 in Qiqihar. 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 Qiqihar (NDG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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