DTW
Detroit
United States
9,006 km
5,596 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
231°
southwest

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DTW ZTA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tureia Airport
IATA Code DTW ZTA
ICAO Code KDTW NTGY
City Detroit N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 645 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -20.790000, -138.570000

Detroit (DTW) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:33 in Detroit, it's 13:33 in Tureia Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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