DTW
Detroit
United States
12,974 km
8,062 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
12,974 km
8,062 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

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DTW MBA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code DTW MBA
ICAO Code KDTW HKMO
City Detroit Mombasa
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 645 ft 200 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Detroit (DTW) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 12,974 kilometers (8,062 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:32 in Detroit, it's 22:32 in Mombasa. 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.

The return flight from Mombasa (MBA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 316° (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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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