DEM
Dembidollo
Ethiopia
11,593 km
7,204 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
11,593 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEM DTW
Airport Name Dembidollo Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DEM DTW
ICAO Code HADD KDTW
City Dembidollo Detroit
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 5,200 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 8.550000, 34.860000 42.210000, -83.350000

Dembidollo (DEM) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dembidollo Airport (DEM) in Dembidollo, Ethiopia to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 11,593 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Ethiopia 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 21:39 in Dembidollo, it's 13:39 in Detroit. 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 4,555 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Dembidollo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Dembidollo (DEM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Dembidollo Airport (DEM) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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