DTW
Detroit
United States
7,867 km
4,888 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
7,867 km
4,888 mi / 4,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

DTW PYJ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code DTW PYJ
ICAO Code KDTW UERP
City Detroit Yakutia
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 645 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 66.400000, 112.030000

Detroit (DTW) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 7,867 kilometers (4,888 miles / 4,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Detroit, it's 19:01 in Yakutia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,015 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 12° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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