DTW
Detroit
United States
9,161 km
5,692 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
9,161 km
5,692 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
172°
south

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DTW ZAL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code DTW ZAL
ICAO Code KDTW SCVD
City Detroit Valdivia
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 645 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 9,161 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Detroit, it's 18:48 in Valdivia.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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