DTW
Detroit
United States
14,667 km
9,114 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,667 km
9,114 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DTW SBG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code DTW SBG
ICAO Code KDTW WITN
City Detroit Sabang-We Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 645 ft 393 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 5.870000, 95.340000

Detroit (DTW) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 14,667 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Indonesia. 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 18:54 in Detroit, it's 06:54 in Sabang-We Island. With a 12-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 Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 359° (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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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