DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
9,020 km
5,605 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
9,020 km
5,605 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
318°
northwest

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DUS MIT
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code DUS MIT
ICAO Code EDDL KMIT
City Dusseldorf Shafter
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 147 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 35.510000, -119.190000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 9,020 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Dusseldorf, it's 08:10 in Shafter. With a 9-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 Shafter (MIT) to Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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