DTW
Detroit
United States
10,119 km
6,288 miles
NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
Distance
10,119 km
6,288 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW NUJ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Hamadan Air Base
IATA Code DTW NUJ
ICAO Code KDTW OIHS
City Detroit Hamadan
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 5,609 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.210000, 48.650000

Detroit (DTW) to Hamadan (NUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 10,119 kilometers (6,288 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Iran. 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 10:44 in Detroit, it's 19:14 in Hamadan. With a 8.5-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 4,964 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamadan (NUJ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). 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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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