DTW
Detroit
United States
8,933 km
5,551 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
8,933 km
5,551 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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DTW SSX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code DTW SSX
ICAO Code KDTW LTAQ
City Detroit Samsun
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 645 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 41.280000, 36.310000

Detroit (DTW) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 8,933 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 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 00:38 in Detroit, it's 08:38 in Samsun. 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 Samsun (SSX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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