Distance From Lugala Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Lugala Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8130 miles or 13083 kilometers or 7060 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 Lugala ( Tanzania ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lugala and Detroit takes around 18 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lugala Airport, Lugala, Tanzania to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 18 hours 41 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		13083 km
Statute Miles		8130 miles
Nautical Miles		7060 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 41 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lugala, Tanzania and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Lugala (Tanzania) and Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours behind Lugala.

Location	Local Time
Lugala (Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 11:37:53 EAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:37:53 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

Lugala Airport ( / ) Lugala, Tanzania

Destination

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