DTW
Detroit
United States
9,829 km
6,107 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
9,829 km
6,107 mi / 5,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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DTW TCP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code DTW TCP
ICAO Code KDTW HETB
City Detroit Taba
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 645 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.590000, 34.780000

Detroit (DTW) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 9,829 kilometers (6,107 miles / 5,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Egypt. 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 17:08 in Detroit, it's 00:08 in Taba. 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 1,770 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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