DTW
Detroit
United States
14,658 km
9,108 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
14,658 km
9,108 mi / 7,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

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DTW MJA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code DTW MJA
ICAO Code KDTW FMSJ
City Detroit Manja
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 645 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Detroit (DTW) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 14,658 kilometers (9,108 miles / 7,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Madagascar. 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 08:39 in Detroit, it's 16:39 in Manja. With a 8-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 Manja (MJA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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