DTW
Detroit
United States
12,544 km
7,795 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,544 km
7,795 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
65°
east northeast

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DTW WJR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code DTW WJR
ICAO Code KDTW HKWJ
City Detroit Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 645 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 1.730000, 40.090000

Detroit (DTW) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,544 kilometers (7,795 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:59 in Detroit, it's 17:59 in Wajir. With a 8-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 Wajir (WJR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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