Distance From Malta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MLA - DTW Distance

The distance from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 4963 miles or 7988 kilometers or 4310 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 Valletta ( Malta ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valletta and Detroit takes around 11 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 11 hours 24 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 • MLA - DTW

Kilometers		7988 km
Statute Miles		4963 miles
Nautical Miles		4310 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 24 minutes

Malta International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - MLA to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Valletta, Malta and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Valletta, Malta and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLA - DTW

Time difference between Valletta (Malta) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind Valletta.

Location	Local Time
Valletta (Malta)	2026-02-16, 00:13:27 CET
Detroit (United States)	2026-02-15, 18:13:27 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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta

Destination

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