DTW
Detroit
United States
15,784 km
9,808 miles
TCW
Tocumwal Airport
Australia
Distance
15,784 km
9,808 mi / 8,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
263°
west

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DTW TCW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tocumwal Airport
IATA Code DTW TCW
ICAO Code KDTW YTOC
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 645 ft 372 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -35.810000, 145.610000

Detroit (DTW) to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) in Tocumwal Airport, Australia is 15,784 kilometers (9,808 miles / 8,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Detroit, it's 03:37 in Tocumwal Airport. With a 16-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 Tocumwal Airport (TCW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Tocumwal Airport (TCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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