Distance From Ellisras Matimba Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, ELL - DTW Distance

The distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8355 miles or 13445 kilometers or 7255 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 Ellisras ( South Africa ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ellisras and Detroit takes around 19 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellisras Matimba Airport, Ellisras, South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 19 hours 12 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 • ELL - DTW

Kilometers		13445 km
Statute Miles		8355 miles
Nautical Miles		7255 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 12 minutes

Ellisras Matimba Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - ELL to DTW Flight Path

Location of Ellisras Matimba Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ellisras to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ellisras, South Africa and Detroit, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELL - DTW

Time difference between Ellisras (South Africa) and Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours behind Ellisras.

Location	Local Time
Ellisras (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:34:56 SAST
Detroit (United States)	2026-02-06, 23:34:56 EST

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

Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL / FAER) Ellisras, South Africa

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States