DTW
Detroit
United States
9,871 km
6,133 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,871 km
6,133 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW RVV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code DTW RVV
ICAO Code KDTW NTAV
City Detroit N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 645 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Detroit (DTW) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 9,871 kilometers (6,133 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 16:26 in Detroit, it's 11:26 in Raivavae Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Raivavae Airport (RVV) 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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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