DTW
Detroit
United States
9,431 km
5,860 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
9,431 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

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DTW SFQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code DTW SFQ
ICAO Code KDTW LTCH
City Detroit Sanliurfa
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 645 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.090000, 38.850000

Detroit (DTW) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Turkey. 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 12:47 in Detroit, it's 20:47 in Sanliurfa. With a 8-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 Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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