DTW
Detroit
United States
7,799 km
4,846 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
7,799 km
4,846 mi / 4,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
61°
east northeast

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DTW SFA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code DTW SFA
ICAO Code KDTW DTTX
City Detroit Sfax
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tunis
Elevation 645 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.720000, 10.690000

Detroit (DTW) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 7,799 kilometers (4,846 miles / 4,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Tunisia. 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 07:32 in Detroit, it's 13:32 in Sfax. 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 Sfax (SFA) 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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