Distance From Yichang Sanxia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, YIH - DTW Distance

The distance from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7321 miles or 11782 kilometers or 6358 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 Yichang (Xiaoting) ( China ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yichang (Xiaoting) and Detroit takes around 16 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport, Yichang (Xiaoting), China to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 16 hours 49 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 • YIH - DTW

Kilometers		11782 km
Statute Miles		7321 miles
Nautical Miles		6358 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 49 minutes

Yichang Sanxia Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - YIH to DTW Flight Path

Location of Yichang Sanxia Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yichang (Xiaoting) to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Yichang (Xiaoting), China and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIH - DTW

Time difference between Yichang (Xiaoting) (China) and Detroit (United States) is 12 Hours.
Detroit time is 12 Hours behind Yichang (Xiaoting).

Location	Local Time
Yichang (Xiaoting) (China)	2026-03-19, 16:19:27 CST
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:19:27 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

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH / ZHYC) Yichang (Xiaoting), China

Destination

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