Distance From Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, HDS - DTW Distance

The distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8552 miles or 13763 kilometers or 7427 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 Hoedspruit ( South Africa ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hoedspruit and Detroit takes around 19 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport, Hoedspruit, South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 19 hours 39 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 • HDS - DTW

Kilometers		13763 km
Statute Miles		8552 miles
Nautical Miles		7427 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 39 minutes

Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - HDS to DTW Flight Path

Location of Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Hoedspruit, South Africa and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HDS - DTW

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

Location	Local Time
Hoedspruit (South Africa)	2026-01-29, 14:15:46 SAST
Detroit (United States)	2026-01-29, 07:15:46 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

Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS / FAHS) Hoedspruit, South Africa

Destination

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