DTW
Detroit
United States
11,404 km
7,086 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
11,404 km
7,086 mi / 6,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

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DTW YAN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code DTW YAN
ICAO Code KDTW FZIR
City Detroit Yangambi
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 645 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 0.780000, 24.470000

Detroit (DTW) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 11,404 kilometers (7,086 miles / 6,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 DR Congo. 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 21:22 in Detroit, it's 04:22 in Yangambi. 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.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 314° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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