Distance From Makurdi Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MDI - DTW Distance

The distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 5962 miles or 9594 kilometers or 5177 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 Makurdi ( Nigeria ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makurdi and Detroit takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makurdi Airport, Makurdi, Nigeria to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 13 hours 42 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 • MDI - DTW

Kilometers		9594 km
Statute Miles		5962 miles
Nautical Miles		5177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makurdi, Nigeria and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Makurdi, Nigeria and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDI - DTW

Time difference between Makurdi (Nigeria) and Detroit (United States) is 5 Hours.
Detroit time is 5 Hours behind Makurdi.

Location	Local Time
Makurdi (Nigeria)	2026-09-11, 21:15:10 WAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-09-11, 16:15:10 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

Makurdi Airport (MDI / DNMK) Makurdi, Nigeria

Destination

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