DTW
Detroit
United States
9,896 km
6,149 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
9,896 km
6,149 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

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DTW SSG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code DTW SSG
ICAO Code KDTW FGSL
City Detroit Malabo
Country United States Equatorial Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Malabo
Elevation 645 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 3.760000, 8.710000

Detroit (DTW) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 9,896 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Equatorial Guinea. 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 12:09 in Detroit, it's 18:09 in Malabo. 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 Malabo (SSG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Malabo Airport (SSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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