DTW
Detroit
United States
14,490 km
9,004 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
14,490 km
9,004 mi / 7,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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DTW WAQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code DTW WAQ
ICAO Code KDTW FMMG
City Detroit Antsalova
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 645 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Detroit (DTW) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 14,490 kilometers (9,004 miles / 7,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Madagascar. 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 23:53 in Detroit, it's 07:53 in Antsalova. 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.

The return flight from Antsalova (WAQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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