DTW
Detroit
United States
6,354 km
3,948 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
6,354 km
3,948 mi / 3,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW SFL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code DTW SFL
ICAO Code KDTW GVSF
City Detroit Sao Filipe
Country United States Cape Verde
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 645 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 14.880000, -24.480000

Detroit (DTW) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 6,354 kilometers (3,948 miles / 3,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Cape Verde. 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 14:11 in Detroit, it's 18:11 in Sao Filipe. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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