Flight time from Johannesburg to Detroit
JNB → DTW · O.R. Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
The flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 15h 23m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,480 miles (13,648 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
15h 23m
When will you arrive?
Detroit is 6 hours behind Johannesburg. You cross 6 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Detroit?
- About 15h 23m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 8,480 miles, or 13,648 km (7,369 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Detroit is 6 hours behind Johannesburg.
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