DTW
Detroit
United States
11,901 km
7,395 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
11,901 km
7,395 mi / 6,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

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DTW OBC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code DTW OBC
ICAO Code KDTW HDOB
City Detroit Obock
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 645 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 11.970000, 43.270000

Detroit (DTW) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 11,901 kilometers (7,395 miles / 6,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Djibouti. 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 12:03 in Detroit, it's 20:03 in Obock. 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 Obock (OBC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 322° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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