Distance From Kuyol Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, KUX - DTW Distance

The distance from Kuyol Airport (KUX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8690 miles or 13985 kilometers or 7546 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 ( Papua New Guinea ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Detroit takes around 19 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuyol Airport, , Papua New Guinea to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 19 hours 58 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 • KUX - DTW

Kilometers		13985 km
Statute Miles		8690 miles
Nautical Miles		7546 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 58 minutes

Kuyol Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - KUX to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Papua New Guinea and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between , Papua New Guinea and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUX - DTW

Time difference between (Papua New Guinea) and Detroit (United States) is 14 Hours.
Detroit time is 14 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 08:22:00 +10
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-20, 18:22:00 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

Kuyol Airport (KUX / AYUY) , Papua New Guinea

Destination

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