DTW
Detroit
United States
10,022 km
6,228 miles
NGE
N'Gaoundere
Cameroon
Distance
10,022 km
6,228 mi / 5,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

DTW NGE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport N'Gaoundere Airport
IATA Code DTW NGE
ICAO Code KDTW FKKN
City Detroit N'Gaoundere
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Douala
Elevation 645 ft 3,655 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 7.360000, 13.560000

Detroit (DTW) to N'Gaoundere (NGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to N'Gaoundere Airport (NGE) in N'Gaoundere, Cameroon is 10,022 kilometers (6,228 miles / 5,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Cameroon. 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 03:57 in Detroit, it's 08:57 in N'Gaoundere. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,010 feet between the two airports. N'Gaoundere Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from N'Gaoundere (NGE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 313° (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 N'Gaoundere Airport (NGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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