DTW
Detroit
United States
7,734 km
4,806 miles
FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
7,734 km
4,806 mi / 4,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

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DTW FNA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lungi International Airport
IATA Code DTW FNA
ICAO Code KDTW GFLL
City Detroit Freetown
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Freetown
Elevation 645 ft 84 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 8.620000, -13.200000

Detroit (DTW) to Freetown (FNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 7,734 kilometers (4,806 miles / 4,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sierra Leone. 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 16:50 in Detroit, it's 21:50 in Freetown. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (FNA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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