DTW
Detroit
United States
10,307 km
6,405 miles
RUD
Shahroud Airport
Iran
Distance
10,307 km
6,405 mi / 5,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
32°
north northeast

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DTW RUD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Shahroud Airport
IATA Code DTW RUD
ICAO Code KDTW OIMJ
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 4,215 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 36.430000, 55.100000

Detroit (DTW) to Shahroud Airport (RUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Shahroud Airport (RUD) in Shahroud Airport, Iran is 10,307 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 02:15 in Detroit, it's 10:45 in Shahroud Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,570 feet between the two airports. Shahroud Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Shahroud Airport (RUD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 331° (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 Shahroud Airport (RUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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