DTW
Detroit
United States
12,002 km
7,458 miles
VPE
Ngiva
Angola
Distance
12,002 km
7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW VPE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ngjiva Pereira Airport
IATA Code DTW VPE
ICAO Code KDTW FNGI
City Detroit Ngiva
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 645 ft 3,566 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -17.040000, 15.680000

Detroit (DTW) to Ngiva (VPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) in Ngiva, Angola is 12,002 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 11:14 in Detroit, it's 17:14 in Ngiva. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,921 feet between the two airports. Ngjiva Pereira Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Ngiva (VPE) 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 Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.