DTW
Detroit
United States
10,045 km
6,242 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
10,045 km
6,242 mi / 5,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DTW TCG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code DTW TCG
ICAO Code KDTW ZWTC
City Detroit Tacheng
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.670000, 83.340000

Detroit (DTW) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 10,045 kilometers (6,242 miles / 5,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 China. 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 19:01 in Detroit, it's 08:01 in Tacheng. With a 13-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 Tacheng (TCG) 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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