DTW
Detroit
United States
14,867 km
9,238 miles
TGC
Tanjung Manis
Malaysia
Distance
14,867 km
9,238 mi / 8,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
340°
north northwest

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DTW TGC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tanjung Manis Airport
IATA Code DTW TGC
ICAO Code KDTW WBGT
City Detroit Tanjung Manis
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuching
Elevation 645 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 2.180000, 111.200000

Detroit (DTW) to Tanjung Manis (TGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) in Tanjung Manis, Malaysia is 14,867 kilometers (9,238 miles / 8,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Malaysia. 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 06:46 in Detroit, it's 19:46 in Tanjung Manis. 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 Tanjung Manis (TGC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 15° (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 Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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