Distance From Guangzhou East Airfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Guangzhou East Airfield () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7795 miles or 12545 kilometers or 6769 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 Guangzhou (Tianhe) ( China ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Tianhe) and Detroit takes around 17 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou East Airfield, Guangzhou (Tianhe), China to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 17 hours 55 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		12545 km
Statute Miles		7795 miles
Nautical Miles		6769 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 55 minutes

Guangzhou East Airfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou East Airfield & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Tianhe) to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Tianhe), China and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China) and Detroit (United States) is 12 Hours.
Detroit time is 12 Hours behind Guangzhou (Tianhe).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China)	2026-03-20, 08:54:38 CST
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 20:54:38 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

Guangzhou East Airfield ( / ) Guangzhou (Tianhe), China

Destination

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