DTW
Detroit
United States
6,920 km
4,300 miles
TAF
Tafaraoui Airport
Algeria
Distance
6,920 km
4,300 mi / 3,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
66°
east northeast

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DTW TAF
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tafaraoui Airport
IATA Code DTW TAF
ICAO Code KDTW DAOL
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Algeria
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Algiers
Elevation 645 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.540000, -0.530000

Detroit (DTW) to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) in Tafaraoui Airport, Algeria is 6,920 kilometers (4,300 miles / 3,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Algeria. 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 17:01 in Detroit, it's 23:01 in Tafaraoui Airport. 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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 304° (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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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