DTW
Detroit
United States
9,536 km
5,925 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
9,536 km
5,925 mi / 5,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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DTW SPX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code DTW SPX
ICAO Code KDTW HESX
City Detroit Giza
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 645 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 30.110000, 30.890000

Detroit (DTW) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 9,536 kilometers (5,925 miles / 5,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Egypt. 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 08:40 in Detroit, it's 15:40 in Giza. 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 Giza (SPX) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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