DTW
Detroit
United States
13,801 km
8,576 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
13,801 km
8,576 mi / 7,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
83°
east

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DTW UEL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code DTW UEL
ICAO Code KDTW FQQL
City Detroit Quelimane
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Maputo
Elevation 645 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Detroit (DTW) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 13,801 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 07:48 in Detroit, it's 14:48 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 309° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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