Distance From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kualanamu International Airport, DTW - KNO Distance

The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 9266 miles or 14912 kilometers or 8047 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 Detroit ( United States ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Medan takes around 21 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 21 hours 18 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 - KNO

Kilometers		14912 km
Statute Miles		9266 miles
Nautical Miles		8047 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 18 minutes

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - DTW to KNO Flight Path

Location of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport & Kualanamu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Detroit to Medan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Detroit, United States and Medan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Detroit, United States and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTW - KNO

Time difference between Detroit (United States) and Medan (Indonesia) is 11 Hours.
Medan time is 11 Hours ahead of Detroit.

Location	Local Time
Detroit (United States)	2026-09-15, 15:04:28 EDT
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-09-16, 02:04:28 WIB

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

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

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia