DTW
Detroit
United States
10,477 km
6,510 miles
NKM
Nagoya
Japan
Distance
10,477 km
6,510 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
328°
north northwest

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DTW NKM
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nagoya Airport
IATA Code DTW NKM
ICAO Code KDTW RJNA
City Detroit Nagoya
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 645 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.260000, 136.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Nagoya (NKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nagoya Airport (NKM) in Nagoya, Japan is 10,477 kilometers (6,510 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 04:19 in Detroit, it's 18:19 in Nagoya. 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 Nagoya (NKM) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 29° (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 Nagoya Airport (NKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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