DTW
Detroit
United States
11,924 km
7,410 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
11,924 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW XGN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code DTW XGN
ICAO Code KDTW FNXA
City Detroit Xangongo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 645 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Detroit (DTW) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 11,924 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 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 13:28 in Detroit, it's 19:28 in Xangongo. 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 2,990 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) 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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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