DTW
Detroit
United States
10,356 km
6,435 miles
LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
Distance
10,356 km
6,435 mi / 5,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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DTW LBQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lambarene Airport
IATA Code DTW LBQ
ICAO Code KDTW FOGR
City Detroit Lambarene
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 645 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -0.700000, 10.250000

Detroit (DTW) to Lambarene (LBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon is 10,356 kilometers (6,435 miles / 5,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Gabon. 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 11:07 in Detroit, it's 17:07 in Lambarene. 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 Lambarene (LBQ) 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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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