DTW
Detroit
United States
10,356 km
6,435 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
10,356 km
6,435 mi / 5,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW RZA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code DTW RZA
ICAO Code KDTW SAWU
City Detroit Santa Cruz
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 645 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Detroit (DTW) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 10,356 kilometers (6,435 miles / 5,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Detroit, it's 15:23 in Santa Cruz.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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