DTW
Detroit
United States
14,566 km
9,051 miles
WEI
Weipa
Australia
Distance
14,566 km
9,051 mi / 7,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
293°
west northwest

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DTW WEI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Weipa Airport
IATA Code DTW WEI
ICAO Code KDTW YBWP
City Detroit Weipa
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -12.680000, 141.930000

Detroit (DTW) to Weipa (WEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Weipa Airport (WEI) in Weipa, Australia is 14,566 kilometers (9,051 miles / 7,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 07:43 in Detroit, it's 22:43 in Weipa. With a 15-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 Weipa (WEI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 44° (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 Weipa Airport (WEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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