Distance From Kasungu Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, KBQ - DTW Distance

The distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8187 miles or 13175 kilometers or 7109 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 Kasungu ( Malawi ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kasungu and Detroit takes around 18 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kasungu Airport, Kasungu, Malawi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 18 hours 49 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 • KBQ - DTW

Kilometers		13175 km
Statute Miles		8187 miles
Nautical Miles		7109 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 49 minutes

Kasungu Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - KBQ to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kasungu, Malawi and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kasungu, Malawi and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KBQ - DTW

Time difference between Kasungu (Malawi) and Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours behind Kasungu.

Location	Local Time
Kasungu (Malawi)	2025-12-13, 23:09:25 CAT
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-13, 16:09:25 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

Kasungu Airport (KBQ / FWKG) Kasungu, Malawi

Destination

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