Distance From Tawau Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, TWU - DTW Distance

The distance from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8951 miles or 14404 kilometers or 7773 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 Tawau ( Malaysia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tawau and Detroit takes around 20 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tawau Airport, Tawau, Malaysia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 20 hours 34 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 • TWU - DTW

Kilometers		14404 km
Statute Miles		8951 miles
Nautical Miles		7773 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 34 minutes

Tawau Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - TWU to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tawau, Malaysia and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tawau, Malaysia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TWU - DTW

Time difference between Tawau (Malaysia) and Detroit (United States) is 12 Hours.
Detroit time is 12 Hours behind Tawau.

Location	Local Time
Tawau (Malaysia)	2026-10-28, 20:28:53 +08
Detroit (United States)	2026-10-28, 08:28:53 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

Tawau Airport (TWU / WBKW) Tawau, Malaysia

Destination

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