ATB
Atbara
Sudan
10,777 km
6,696 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
10,777 km
6,696 mi / 5,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
319°
northwest

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ATB DTW
Airport Name Atbara Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ATB DTW
ICAO Code HSAT KDTW
City Atbara Detroit
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/New_York
Elevation 1,181 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 42.210000, -83.350000

Atbara (ATB) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 10,777 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sudan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Atbara, it's 13:36 in Detroit. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atbara Airport (ATB) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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