Distance From São Filipe Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, SFL - DTW Distance

The distance from São Filipe Airport (SFL) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 3948 miles or 6354 kilometers or 3429 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 São Filipe ( Cape Verde ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Filipe and Detroit takes around 9 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Filipe Airport, São Filipe, Cape Verde to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 9 hours 4 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 • SFL - DTW

Kilometers		6354 km
Statute Miles		3948 miles
Nautical Miles		3429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 4 minutes

São Filipe Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - SFL to DTW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between São Filipe, Cape Verde and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between São Filipe, Cape Verde and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFL - DTW

Time difference between São Filipe (Cape Verde) and Detroit (United States) is 4 Hours.
Detroit time is 4 Hours behind São Filipe.

Location	Local Time
São Filipe (Cape Verde)	2025-12-14, 20:43:28 -01
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-14, 16:43:28 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

São Filipe Airport (SFL / GVSF) São Filipe, Cape Verde

Destination

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