DTW
Detroit
United States
13,912 km
8,644 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
13,912 km
8,644 mi / 7,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

DTW PLZ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code DTW PLZ
ICAO Code KDTW FAPE
City Detroit Port Elizabeth
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 645 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Detroit (DTW) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 13,912 kilometers (8,644 miles / 7,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:48 in Detroit, it's 09:48 in Port Elizabeth. 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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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