ALE
Alpine
United States
2,238 km
1,390 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
2,238 km
1,390 mi / 1,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
48°
northeast

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ALE DTW
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ALE DTW
ICAO Code KE38 KDTW
City Alpine Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 4,514 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 42.210000, -83.350000

Alpine (ALE) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 2,238 kilometers (1,390 miles / 1,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Alpine, it's 11:12 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,869 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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