Distance From Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field to OR Tambo International Airport, DTL - JNB Distance

The distance from Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field (DTL) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 9103 miles or 14650 kilometers or 7905 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Detroit Lakes ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit Lakes and Johannesburg takes around 20 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field, Detroit Lakes, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 20 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DTL - JNB

Kilometers		14650 km
Statute Miles		9103 miles
Nautical Miles		7905 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 55 minutes

Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - DTL to JNB Flight Path

Location of Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Detroit Lakes to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Detroit Lakes, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTL - JNB

Time difference between Detroit Lakes (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours ahead of Detroit Lakes.

Location	Local Time
Detroit Lakes (United States)	2026-09-23, 17:51:35 CDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-09-24, 00:51:35 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Detroit Lakes Airport - Wething Field (DTL / KDTL) Detroit Lakes, United States

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa