DTW
Detroit
United States
10,643 km
6,614 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
10,643 km
6,614 mi / 5,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
172°
south

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DTW SMB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code DTW SMB
ICAO Code KDTW SCSB
City Detroit Cerro Sombrero
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 645 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Detroit (DTW) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 10,643 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Chile. 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 06:41 in Detroit, it's 08:41 in Cerro Sombrero.

The return flight from Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 350° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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