DTW
Detroit
United States
10,936 km
6,795 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
10,936 km
6,795 mi / 5,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

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DTW SZA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code DTW SZA
ICAO Code KDTW FNSO
City Detroit Soyo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 645 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Detroit (DTW) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 10,936 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Angola. 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 08:09 in Detroit, it's 14:09 in Soyo. 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 Soyo (SZA) 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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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