# Distance from Detroit (DTW) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ)

> 4,481 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,481 km / 2,784 mi / 2,419 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 333° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Guyana
- **Intercontinental**: North America → South America
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:21 in Detroit, it's 18:21 in Matthews Ridge)
- **Elevation difference**: 321 ft (MWJ is lower than DTW)

## Airports

### [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Detroit, United States
- ICAO: KDTW
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.210000, -83.350000
- Elevation: 645 ft

### [Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwj-matthews-ridge-matthews-ridge-airport/1ef266df-de00-6e8e-b61c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matthews Ridge, Guyana
- ICAO: SYMR
- Timezone: America/Guyana
- Coordinates: 7.490000, -60.180000
- Elevation: 324 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwj-matthews-ridge-matthews-ridge-airport/1ef266df-de00-6e8e-b61c-06bb2780ed98)
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