DTW
Detroit
United States
13,900 km
8,637 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
13,900 km
8,637 mi / 7,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
101°
east

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DTW SKQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code DTW SKQ
ICAO Code KDTW FXSK
City Detroit Sekakes
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maseru
Elevation 645 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Detroit (DTW) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 13,900 kilometers (8,637 miles / 7,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Lesotho. 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 14:42 in Detroit, it's 21:42 in Sekakes. 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 5,055 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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