DTW
Detroit
United States
10,833 km
6,731 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
10,833 km
6,731 mi / 5,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW XBJ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code DTW XBJ
ICAO Code KDTW OIMB
City Detroit Birjand
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Tehran
Elevation 645 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.900000, 59.270000

Detroit (DTW) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 10,833 kilometers (6,731 miles / 5,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Iran. 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 08:45 in Detroit, it's 17:15 in Birjand. With a 8.5-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 4,307 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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