DTW
Detroit
United States
13,946 km
8,665 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
13,946 km
8,665 mi / 7,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW SHO
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code DTW SHO
ICAO Code KDTW FDSK
City Detroit Manzini
Country United States Eswatini
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 645 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Detroit (DTW) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 13,946 kilometers (8,665 miles / 7,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Eswatini. 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 22:49 in Detroit, it's 05:49 in Manzini. 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 Manzini (SHO) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 305° (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 King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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