DTW
Detroit
United States
13,089 km
8,133 miles
PMA
Chake
Tanzania
Distance
13,089 km
8,133 mi / 7,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW PMA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code DTW PMA
ICAO Code KDTW HTPE
City Detroit Chake
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 645 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -5.260000, 39.810000

Detroit (DTW) to Chake (PMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania is 13,089 kilometers (8,133 miles / 7,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Tanzania. 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 12:24 in Detroit, it's 20:24 in Chake. 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 Chake (PMA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 316° (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 Pemba Airport (PMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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