DTW
Detroit
United States
9,853 km
6,122 miles
ULG
Ulgii Mongolei Airport
Mongolia
Distance
9,853 km
6,122 mi / 5,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DTW ULG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ulgii Mongolei Airport
IATA Code DTW ULG
ICAO Code KDTW ZMUL
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Mongolia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Hovd
Elevation 645 ft 5,732 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 48.990000, 89.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) in Ulgii Mongolei Airport, Mongolia is 9,853 kilometers (6,122 miles / 5,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Mongolia. 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 15:58 in Detroit, it's 03:58 in Ulgii Mongolei Airport. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,087 feet between the two airports. Ulgii Mongolei Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 355° (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 Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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