DTW
Detroit
United States
12,590 km
7,823 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
12,590 km
7,823 mi / 6,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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DTW ZHM
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code DTW ZHM
ICAO Code KDTW VGSH
City Detroit Shamshernagar
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 645 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 24.420000, 91.880000

Detroit (DTW) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 12,590 kilometers (7,823 miles / 6,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 02:53 in Detroit, it's 13:53 in Shamshernagar. With a 11-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 356° (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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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