DTW
Detroit
United States
10,998 km
6,834 miles
NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
Distance
10,998 km
6,834 mi / 5,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
332°
north northwest

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DTW NGS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nagasaki Airport
IATA Code DTW NGS
ICAO Code KDTW RJFU
City Detroit Nagasaki
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 645 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.920000, 129.910000

Detroit (DTW) to Nagasaki (NGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan is 10,998 kilometers (6,834 miles / 5,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Japan. 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 09:43 in Detroit, it's 23:43 in Nagasaki. With a 14-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 Nagasaki (NGS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 24° (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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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