DTW
Detroit
United States
14,871 km
9,241 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
14,871 km
9,241 mi / 8,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
273°
west

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DTW XTO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code DTW XTO
ICAO Code KDTW YTAM
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 645 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Detroit (DTW) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 14,871 kilometers (9,241 miles / 8,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 05:16 in Detroit, it's 20:16 in Taroom Airport. 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 55° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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