DTW
Detroit
United States
11,177 km
6,945 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
11,177 km
6,945 mi / 6,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW TES
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code DTW TES
ICAO Code KDTW HHTS
City Detroit Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Asmara
Elevation 645 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 15.120000, 36.680000

Detroit (DTW) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 11,177 kilometers (6,945 miles / 6,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Eritrea. 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 07:34 in Detroit, it's 15:34 in Tessenei. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,373 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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