ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
9,387 km
5,833 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,387 km
5,833 mi / 5,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

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ALY DTW
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ALY DTW
ICAO Code HEAX KDTW
City Alexandria Detroit
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation -6 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 42.210000, -83.350000

Alexandria (ALY) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 9,387 kilometers (5,833 miles / 5,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Alexandria, it's 08:55 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DTW) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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