Distance From Ratelshoek Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Ratelshoek Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8470 miles or 13632 kilometers or 7356 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 Ratelshoek ( Zimbabwe ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ratelshoek and Detroit takes around 19 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ratelshoek Airport, Ratelshoek, Zimbabwe to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 19 hours 28 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		13632 km
Statute Miles		8470 miles
Nautical Miles		7356 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 28 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ratelshoek, Zimbabwe and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Ratelshoek (Zimbabwe) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind Ratelshoek.

Location	Local Time
Ratelshoek (Zimbabwe)	2026-05-01, 10:35:24 CAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-05-01, 04:35:24 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

Ratelshoek Airport ( / FVRA) Ratelshoek, Zimbabwe

Destination

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