DTW
Detroit
United States
12,170 km
7,562 miles
HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
Distance
12,170 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW HGA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Egal International Airport
IATA Code DTW HGA
ICAO Code KDTW HCMH
City Detroit Hargeisa
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 645 ft 4,423 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 9.520000, 44.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Hargeisa (HGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia is 12,170 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:48 in Detroit, it's 03:48 in Hargeisa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,778 feet between the two airports. Egal International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Hargeisa (HGA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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