DTW
Detroit
United States
13,335 km
8,286 miles
PDC
Mueo
New Caledonia
Distance
13,335 km
8,286 mi / 7,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

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DTW PDC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mueo Airport
IATA Code DTW PDC
ICAO Code KDTW NWWQ
City Detroit Mueo
Country United States New Caledonia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -21.320000, 165.000000

Detroit (DTW) to Mueo (PDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mueo Airport (PDC) in Mueo, New Caledonia is 13,335 kilometers (8,286 miles / 7,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 16:04 in Detroit, it's 08:04 in Mueo. With a 16-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 Mueo (PDC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 53° (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 Mueo Airport (PDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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