Distance From Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MSJ - DTW Distance

The distance from Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport (MSJ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 6063 miles or 9758 kilometers or 5266 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 Misawa ( Japan ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Misawa and Detroit takes around 13 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport, Misawa, Japan to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 13 hours 56 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 • MSJ - DTW

Kilometers		9758 km
Statute Miles		6063 miles
Nautical Miles		5266 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 56 minutes

Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - MSJ to DTW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Misawa, Japan and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSJ - DTW

Time difference between Misawa (Japan) and Detroit (United States) is 13 Hours.
Detroit time is 13 Hours behind Misawa.

Location	Local Time
Misawa (Japan)	2026-03-19, 21:39:30 JST
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 08:39:30 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

Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport (MSJ / RJSM) Misawa, Japan

Destination

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