DTW
Detroit
United States
13,412 km
8,334 miles
TET
Tete
Mozambique
Distance
13,412 km
8,334 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

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DTW TET
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Chingozi Airport
IATA Code DTW TET
ICAO Code KDTW FQTT
City Detroit Tete
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maputo
Elevation 645 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -16.100000, 33.640000

Detroit (DTW) to Tete (TET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, Mozambique is 13,412 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Mozambique. 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 06:07 in Detroit, it's 13:07 in Tete. 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 Tete (TET) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Chingozi Airport (TET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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