DTW
Detroit
United States
8,888 km
5,523 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
8,888 km
5,523 mi / 4,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW NUK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code DTW NUK
ICAO Code KDTW NTGW
City Detroit Nukutavake
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 645 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Detroit (DTW) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 8,888 kilometers (5,523 miles / 4,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Detroit, it's 15:01 in Nukutavake. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nukutavake (NUK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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