Distance From Port Hedland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, PHE - DTW Distance

The distance from Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 10459 miles or 16832 kilometers or 9083 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 Port Hedland ( Australia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Hedland and Detroit takes around 24 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Port Hedland International Airport, Port Hedland, Australia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 24 hours 2 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 • PHE - DTW

Kilometers		16832 km
Statute Miles		10459 miles
Nautical Miles		9083 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 2 minutes

Port Hedland International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - PHE to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Port Hedland, Australia and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Port Hedland, Australia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PHE - DTW

Time difference between Port Hedland (Australia) and Detroit (United States) is 12 Hours.
Detroit time is 12 Hours behind Port Hedland.

Location	Local Time
Port Hedland (Australia)	2026-09-12, 12:49:37 AWST
Detroit (United States)	2026-09-12, 00:49:37 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

Port Hedland International Airport (PHE / YPPD) Port Hedland, Australia

Destination

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