Detroit to Johannesburg - 8,480 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,480	+5,088	13,568 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,480	+5,088	13,568 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,480	+4,240	12,720 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,480	+4,240	12,720 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,480	+8,480	16,960 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,480	+4,240	12,720 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 8,480 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to JNB route connects Detroit, United States with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 8,480 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 97° from Detroit. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 8,480 miles (13,648 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to JNB typically take around 16h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,480 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Detroit (DTW) to Johannesburg (JNB)