DTW
Detroit
United States
15,012 km
9,328 miles
RMA
Roma
Australia
Distance
15,012 km
9,328 mi / 8,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW RMA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Roma Airport
IATA Code DTW RMA
ICAO Code KDTW YROM
City Detroit Roma
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 1,032 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.550000, 148.770000

Detroit (DTW) to Roma (RMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Roma Airport (RMA) in Roma, Australia is 15,012 kilometers (9,328 miles / 8,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 10:50 in Detroit, it's 01:50 in Roma. 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 Roma (RMA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 56° (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 Roma Airport (RMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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