Distance From Center Island Airstrip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Center Island Airstrip () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 9027 miles or 14527 kilometers or 7839 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Raratoka Island ( New Zealand ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Raratoka Island and Detroit takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Center Island Airstrip, Raratoka Island, New Zealand to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 20 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DTW

Kilometers		14527 km
Statute Miles		9027 miles
Nautical Miles		7839 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

Center Island Airstrip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Center Island Airstrip & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Raratoka Island to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Raratoka Island, New Zealand and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Raratoka Island, New Zealand and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Raratoka Island (New Zealand) and Detroit (United States) is 16 Hours.
Detroit time is 16 Hours behind Raratoka Island.

Location	Local Time
Raratoka Island (New Zealand)	2026-06-22, 07:18:44 NZST
Detroit (United States)	2026-06-21, 15:18:44 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Center Island Airstrip ( / ) Raratoka Island, New Zealand

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States