AES
Ålesund
Norway
5,912 km
3,674 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
5,912 km
3,674 mi / 3,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AES DTW
Airport Name Ålesund Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AES DTW
ICAO Code ENAL KDTW
City Ålesund Detroit
Country Norway United States
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 42.210000, -83.350000

Ålesund (AES) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 5,912 kilometers (3,674 miles / 3,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Norway with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Ålesund, it's 06:17 in Detroit. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ålesund Airport (AES) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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