DTW
Detroit
United States
8,728 km
5,424 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
8,728 km
5,424 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW LAQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code DTW LAQ
ICAO Code KDTW HLLQ
City Detroit Al Bayda'
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 645 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.790000, 21.960000

Detroit (DTW) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 8,728 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 22:59 in Detroit, it's 05:59 in Al Bayda'. 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 1,512 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 313° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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