The distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7883 miles or 12687 kilometers or 6846 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.
12687 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Kasompe Airport (Zambia) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Chingola ( Zambia ) to Detroit ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chingola and Detroit takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Kasompe Airport, Chingola, Zambia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is
18 hours 7 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 • CGJ - DTW
| Kilometers | | 12687 km |
| Statute Miles | | 7883 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 6846 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 18 hours 7 minutes |
Kasompe Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - CGJ to DTW Flight Path
Location of Kasompe Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chingola to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.
Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chingola, Zambia and Detroit, United States. .
Nonstop flight route between Chingola, Zambia and Detroit, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • CGJ - DTW
Time difference between
Chingola (Zambia) and
Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours behind Chingola.
| Location | Local Time |
| Chingola (Zambia) | 2025-12-14, 02:12:34 CAT |
| Detroit (United States) | 2025-12-13, 19:12:34 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.