AMO
Mao
Chad
9,650 km
5,996 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,650 km
5,996 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMO DTW
Airport Name Mao Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AMO DTW
ICAO Code FTTU KDTW
City Mao Detroit
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/New_York
Elevation 1,072 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 15.310000 42.210000, -83.350000

Mao (AMO) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mao Airport (AMO) in Mao, Chad to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 9,650 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Chad 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 20:59 in Mao, it's 14:59 in Detroit. With a 6-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 Mao (AMO) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Mao Airport (AMO) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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