Distance From Van Zylsrus Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Van Zylsrus Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 8198 miles or 13193 kilometers or 7119 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 Van Zylsrus ( South Africa ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Zylsrus and Detroit takes around 18 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Zylsrus Airport, Van Zylsrus, South Africa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 18 hours 50 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		13193 km
Statute Miles		8198 miles
Nautical Miles		7119 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 50 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Van Zylsrus, South Africa and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Van Zylsrus (South Africa) and Detroit (United States) is 7 Hours.
Detroit time is 7 Hours behind Van Zylsrus.

Location	Local Time
Van Zylsrus (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:21:13 SAST
Detroit (United States)	2026-02-07, 02:21:13 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

Van Zylsrus Airport ( / ) Van Zylsrus, South Africa

Destination

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