DTW
Detroit
United States
13,398 km
8,325 miles
LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
Distance
13,398 km
8,325 mi / 7,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW LMR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
IATA Code DTW LMR
ICAO Code KDTW FALC
City Detroit Lime Acres
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 645 ft 4,900 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -28.360000, 23.440000

Detroit (DTW) to Lime Acres (LMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa is 13,398 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 South Africa. 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 Lime Acres. 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 4,255 feet between the two airports. Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Lime Acres (LMR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 305° (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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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