DTW
Detroit
United States
11,056 km
6,870 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
11,056 km
6,870 mi / 5,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
62°
east northeast

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DTW KST
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code DTW KST
ICAO Code KDTW HSKI
City Detroit Kosti
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 645 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 13.180000, 32.730000

Detroit (DTW) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 11,056 kilometers (6,870 miles / 5,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 14:17 in Detroit, it's 21:17 in Kosti. 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 Kosti (KST) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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