Distance From Waimaho Airstrip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Waimaho Airstrip () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8402 miles or 13521 kilometers or 7296 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 Ōkaihau ( New Zealand ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ōkaihau and Detroit takes around 19 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waimaho Airstrip, Ōkaihau, New Zealand to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 19 hours 18 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 • - DTW

Kilometers		13521 km
Statute Miles		8402 miles
Nautical Miles		7296 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 18 minutes

Waimaho Airstrip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Ōkaihau, New Zealand and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Ōkaihau (New Zealand) and Detroit (United States) is 17 Hours.
Detroit time is 17 Hours behind Ōkaihau.

Location	Local Time
Ōkaihau (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 07:53:20 NZDT
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 14:53:20 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

Waimaho Airstrip ( / ) Ōkaihau, New Zealand

Destination

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