DTW
Detroit
United States
9,103 km
5,656 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
9,103 km
5,656 mi / 4,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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DTW LFW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code DTW LFW
ICAO Code KDTW DXXX
City Detroit Lome
Country United States Togo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lome
Elevation 645 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 6.170000, 1.250000

Detroit (DTW) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 9,103 kilometers (5,656 miles / 4,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Togo. 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 02:12 in Detroit, it's 07:12 in Lome. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lome (LFW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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