DTW
Detroit
United States
13,165 km
8,180 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
13,165 km
8,180 mi / 7,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW TBY
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code DTW TBY
ICAO Code KDTW FBTS
City Detroit Tshabong
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 645 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Detroit (DTW) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 13,165 kilometers (8,180 miles / 7,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Botswana. 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 01:55 in Detroit, it's 08:55 in Tshabong. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,534 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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