DTW
Detroit
United States
11,854 km
7,366 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
11,854 km
7,366 mi / 6,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
71°
east northeast

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DTW PAF
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code DTW PAF
ICAO Code KDTW HUPA
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kampala
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 2.200000, 31.550000

Detroit (DTW) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 11,854 kilometers (7,366 miles / 6,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Uganda. 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 10:31 in Detroit, it's 18:31 in Pakuba Airport. 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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