DTW
Detroit
United States
8,746 km
5,434 miles
LMQ
Marsa Brega Airport
Libya
Distance
8,746 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
59°
east northeast

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DTW LMQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Marsa Brega Airport
IATA Code DTW LMQ
ICAO Code KDTW HLMB
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 645 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 30.380000, 19.580000

Detroit (DTW) to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) in Marsa Brega Airport, Libya is 8,746 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Libya. 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 11:33 in Detroit, it's 18:33 in Marsa Brega Airport. 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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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