Distance From Lideta Army Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Lideta Army Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7356 miles or 11838 kilometers or 6388 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 Addis Ababa ( Ethiopia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Addis Ababa and Detroit takes around 16 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lideta Army Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 16 hours 54 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 • - DTW

Kilometers		11838 km
Statute Miles		7356 miles
Nautical Miles		6388 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 54 minutes

Lideta Army Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Detroit (United States) is 8 Hours.
Detroit time is 8 Hours behind Addis Ababa.

Location	Local Time
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	2025-12-16, 16:14:42 EAT
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:14:42 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

Lideta Army Airport ( / HAAL) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Destination

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