DTW
Detroit
United States
14,000 km
8,699 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,000 km
8,699 mi / 7,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
299°
west northwest

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DTW SBE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code DTW SBE
ICAO Code KDTW AYSA
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 645 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Detroit (DTW) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 14:17 in Detroit, it's 05:17 in Suabi Airport. 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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