DTW
Detroit
United States
13,906 km
8,641 miles
LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
Distance
13,906 km
8,641 mi / 7,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW LFB
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lumbo Airport
IATA Code DTW LFB
ICAO Code KDTW FQLU
City Detroit Lumbo
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maputo
Elevation 645 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -15.030000, 40.670000

Detroit (DTW) to Lumbo (LFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique is 13,906 kilometers (8,641 miles / 7,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Mozambique. 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 05:02 in Detroit, it's 12:02 in Lumbo. 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 Lumbo (LFB) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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