Distance From West Six Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from West Six Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 7847 miles or 12627 kilometers or 6814 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 Kauni ( Zambia ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kauni and Detroit takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Six Airport, Kauni, Zambia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 18 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 • - DTW

Kilometers		12627 km
Statute Miles		7847 miles
Nautical Miles		6814 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kauni, Zambia and Detroit, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kauni, Zambia and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Kauni (Zambia) and Detroit (United States) is 6 Hours.
Detroit time is 6 Hours behind Kauni.

Location	Local Time
Kauni (Zambia)	2026-06-21, 17:11:05 CAT
Detroit (United States)	2026-06-21, 11:11:05 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

West Six Airport ( / FLWF) Kauni, Zambia

Destination

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