DTW
Detroit
United States
9,133 km
5,675 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,133 km
5,675 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW RGI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code DTW RGI
ICAO Code KDTW NTTG
City Detroit N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 645 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Detroit (DTW) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 9,133 kilometers (5,675 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 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 09:22 in Detroit, it's 04:22 in Rangiroa Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 42° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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