DTW
Detroit
United States
13,371 km
8,308 miles
MYZ
Monkey Bay
Malawi
Distance
13,371 km
8,308 mi / 7,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

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DTW MYZ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Monkey Bay Airport
IATA Code DTW MYZ
ICAO Code KDTW FWMY
City Detroit Monkey Bay
Country United States Malawi
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 645 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -14.080000, 34.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Monkey Bay (MYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) in Monkey Bay, Malawi is 13,371 kilometers (8,308 miles / 7,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Malawi. 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 17:17 in Detroit, it's 00:17 in Monkey Bay. 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 Monkey Bay (MYZ) 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 Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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