Distance From Mataiva Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MVT - DTW Distance

The distance from Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 5718 miles or 9203 kilometers or 4966 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 ( French Polynesia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Detroit takes around 13 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mataiva Airport, , French Polynesia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 13 hours 8 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 • MVT - DTW

Kilometers		9203 km
Statute Miles		5718 miles
Nautical Miles		4966 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 8 minutes

Mataiva Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - MVT to DTW Flight Path

Location of Mataiva 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 , French Polynesia and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MVT - DTW

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2026-03-19, 18:41:31 -10
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-20, 00:41:31 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

Mataiva Airport (MVT / NTGV) , French Polynesia

Destination

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