DTW
Detroit
United States
12,824 km
7,969 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
12,824 km
7,969 mi / 6,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DTW RHN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code DTW RHN
ICAO Code KDTW FYSA
City Detroit Rosh Pinah
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 645 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Detroit (DTW) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 12,824 kilometers (7,969 miles / 6,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Namibia. 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 14:53 in Detroit, it's 21:53 in Rosh Pinah. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,225 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 306° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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