DTW
Detroit
United States
12,240 km
7,606 miles
OKU
Mokuti Lodge
Namibia
Distance
12,240 km
7,606 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
98°
east

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DTW OKU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mokuti Lodge Airport
IATA Code DTW OKU
ICAO Code KDTW FYMO
City Detroit Mokuti Lodge
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 645 ft 3,665 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -18.810000, 17.060000

Detroit (DTW) to Mokuti Lodge (OKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mokuti Lodge Airport (OKU) in Mokuti Lodge, Namibia is 12,240 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:43 in Detroit, it's 12:43 in Mokuti Lodge. 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 3,020 feet between the two airports. Mokuti Lodge Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Mokuti Lodge (OKU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mokuti Lodge Airport (OKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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