DTW
Detroit
United States
11,164 km
6,937 miles
GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
Distance
11,164 km
6,937 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW GSU
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Azaza Airport
IATA Code DTW GSU
ICAO Code KDTW HSGF
City Detroit Gedaref
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 645 ft 1,640 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 14.130000, 35.320000

Detroit (DTW) to Gedaref (GSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan is 11,164 kilometers (6,937 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Sudan. 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 17:14 in Detroit, it's 00:14 in Gedaref. 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 Gedaref (GSU) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 319° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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