DTW
Detroit
United States
8,240 km
5,120 miles
SKX
Saransk
Russia
Distance
8,240 km
5,120 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
28°
north northeast

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DTW SKX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Saransk Airport
IATA Code DTW SKX
ICAO Code KDTW UWPS
City Detroit Saransk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Moscow
Elevation 645 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 54.130000, 45.210000

Detroit (DTW) to Saransk (SKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia is 8,240 kilometers (5,120 miles / 4,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Detroit, it's 21:07 in Saransk. 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 Saransk (SKX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 323° (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 Saransk Airport (SKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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