DTW
Detroit
United States
8,018 km
4,982 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,018 km
4,982 mi / 4,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
61°
east northeast

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DTW WAX
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code DTW WAX
ICAO Code KDTW HLZW
City Detroit Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 645 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.950000, 12.020000

Detroit (DTW) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,018 kilometers (4,982 miles / 4,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Libya. 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 11:29 in Detroit, it's 18:29 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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