Distance From Opuwa Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, OPW - DTW Distance

The distance from Opuwa Airport (OPW) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7411 miles or 11926 kilometers or 6436 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 Opuwa ( Namibia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Opuwa and Detroit takes around 17 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Opuwa Airport, Opuwa, Namibia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 17 hours 2 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 • OPW - DTW

Kilometers		11926 km
Statute Miles		7411 miles
Nautical Miles		6436 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 2 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Opuwa, Namibia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OPW - DTW

Time difference between Opuwa (Namibia) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind Opuwa.

Location	Local Time
Opuwa (Namibia)	2026-09-12, 00:58:33 CAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-09-11, 18:58:33 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

Opuwa Airport (OPW / FYOP) Opuwa, Namibia

Destination

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