DTW
Detroit
United States
10,234 km
6,359 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
10,234 km
6,359 mi / 5,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
89°
east

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DTW POG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code DTW POG
ICAO Code KDTW FOOG
City Detroit Port Gentil
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Libreville
Elevation 645 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Detroit (DTW) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 10,234 kilometers (6,359 miles / 5,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Gabon. 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 06:01 in Detroit, it's 12:01 in Port Gentil. With a 6-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 Port Gentil (POG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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