DTW
Detroit
United States
9,970 km
6,195 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
9,970 km
6,195 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

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DTW RAS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code DTW RAS
ICAO Code KDTW OIGG
City Detroit Rasht
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.320000, 49.620000

Detroit (DTW) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 9,970 kilometers (6,195 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 15:40 in Detroit, it's 00:10 in Rasht. 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.

The return flight from Rasht (RAS) 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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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