Distance From Likoma Island Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, LIX - DTW Distance

The distance from Likoma Island Airport (LIX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8208 miles or 13209 kilometers or 7128 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 Likoma Island ( Malawi ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Likoma Island and Detroit takes around 18 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Likoma Island Airport, Likoma Island, Malawi to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 18 hours 52 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 • LIX - DTW

Kilometers		13209 km
Statute Miles		8208 miles
Nautical Miles		7128 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 52 minutes

Likoma Island Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - LIX to DTW Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Likoma Island, Malawi and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIX - DTW

Time difference between Likoma Island (Malawi) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind Likoma Island.

Location	Local Time
Likoma Island (Malawi)	2026-05-01, 06:26:59 CAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-05-01, 00:26:59 EDT

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

Likoma Island Airport (LIX / FWLK) Likoma Island, Malawi

Destination

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