DTW
Detroit
United States
15,046 km
9,349 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
15,046 km
9,349 mi / 8,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
266°
west

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DTW WLC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code DTW WLC
ICAO Code KDTW YWCH
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Detroit (DTW) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 15,046 kilometers (9,349 miles / 8,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 18:31 in Detroit, it's 10:31 in Walcha Airport. With a 16-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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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