DTW
Detroit
United States
13,895 km
8,634 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
13,895 km
8,634 mi / 7,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
355°
north

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DTW UTP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code DTW UTP
ICAO Code KDTW VTBU
City Detroit Rayong
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 645 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 12.680000, 101.000000

Detroit (DTW) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 13,895 kilometers (8,634 miles / 7,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Thailand. 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 09:38 in Detroit, it's 21:38 in Rayong. 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.

The return flight from Rayong (UTP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 4° (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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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