DTW
Detroit
United States
13,036 km
8,100 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
13,036 km
8,100 mi / 7,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/New_York
Heading
357°
north

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DTW THL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code DTW THL
ICAO Code KDTW VYTL
City Detroit Tachileik
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Yangon
Elevation 645 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 20.480000, 99.940000

Detroit (DTW) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 13,036 kilometers (8,100 miles / 7,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Myanmar. 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 12:38 in Detroit, it's 00:08 in Tachileik. With a 11.5-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 Tachileik (THL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 3° (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 Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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