DTW
Detroit
United States
12,852 km
7,986 miles
KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
Distance
12,852 km
7,986 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
104°
east southeast

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DTW KMP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Keetmanshoop Airport
IATA Code DTW KMP
ICAO Code KDTW FYKT
City Detroit Keetmanshoop
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 645 ft 3,506 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.540000, 18.110000

Detroit (DTW) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia is 12,852 kilometers (7,986 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Namibia. 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 11:17 in Detroit, it's 18:17 in Keetmanshoop. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,861 feet between the two airports. Keetmanshoop Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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