DTW
Detroit
United States
17,073 km
10,609 miles
WLP
West Angelas Airport
Australia
Distance
17,073 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW WLP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport West Angelas Airport
IATA Code DTW WLP
ICAO Code KDTW YANG
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Perth
Elevation 645 ft 2,340 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -23.140000, 118.710000

Detroit (DTW) to West Angelas Airport (WLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to West Angelas Airport (WLP) in West Angelas Airport, Australia is 17,073 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:36 in Detroit, it's 22:36 in West Angelas Airport. With a 13-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 1,695 feet between the two airports. West Angelas Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from West Angelas Airport (WLP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 39° (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 West Angelas Airport (WLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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