DTW
Detroit
United States
10,022 km
6,227 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
10,022 km
6,227 mi / 5,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

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DTW LXR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code DTW LXR
ICAO Code KDTW HELX
City Detroit Luxor
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 645 ft 294 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 25.670000, 32.710000

Detroit (DTW) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 10,022 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Egypt. 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 12:46 in Detroit, it's 19:46 in Luxor. 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 Luxor (LXR) 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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