Distance From Moi International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, MBA - DTW Distance

The distance from Moi International Airport (MBA) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8062 miles or 12975 kilometers or 7001 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 Mombasa ( Kenya ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Detroit takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 18 hours 32 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 • MBA - DTW

Kilometers		12975 km
Statute Miles		8062 miles
Nautical Miles		7001 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

Moi International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - MBA to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mombasa, Kenya and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Mombasa, Kenya and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MBA - DTW

Time difference between Mombasa (Kenya) and Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours behind Mombasa.

Location	Local Time
Mombasa (Kenya)	2026-08-26, 04:46:45 EAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-08-25, 21:46:45 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

Moi International Airport (MBA / HKMO) Mombasa, Kenya

Destination

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