DTW
Detroit
United States
10,742 km
6,675 miles
TAE
Daegu
South Korea
Distance
10,742 km
6,675 mi / 5,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
334°
north northwest

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DTW TAE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Daegu Airport
IATA Code DTW TAE
ICAO Code KDTW RKTN
City Detroit Daegu
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Seoul
Elevation 645 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.890000, 128.660000

Detroit (DTW) to Daegu (TAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Daegu Airport (TAE) in Daegu, South Korea is 10,742 kilometers (6,675 miles / 5,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 South Korea. 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 05:47 in Detroit, it's 19:47 in Daegu. With a 14-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 Daegu (TAE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). 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 Daegu Airport (TAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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