DTW
Detroit
United States
15,414 km
9,578 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
15,414 km
9,578 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

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DTW PHQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code DTW PHQ
ICAO Code KDTW YTMO
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 949 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Detroit (DTW) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 15,414 kilometers (9,578 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Australia. 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 09:19 in Detroit, it's 00:19 in The Monument Airport. With a 15-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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 50° (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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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