DTW
Detroit
United States
10,547 km
6,554 miles
MGX
Moabi
Gabon
Distance
10,547 km
6,554 mi / 5,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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DTW MGX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Moabi Airport
IATA Code DTW MGX
ICAO Code KDTW FOGI
City Detroit Moabi
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 645 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -2.430000, 11.000000

Detroit (DTW) to Moabi (MGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon is 10,547 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Gabon. 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 02:53 in Detroit, it's 08:53 in Moabi. With a 6-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 Moabi (MGX) 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 Moabi Airport (MGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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