Airport Comparison
| ALX | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Thomas C Russell Field | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | ALX | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KALX | KDTW |
| City | Alexander City | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 686 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.910000, -85.960000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Alexander City (ALX) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,059 kilometers (658 miles / 572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 04:22 in Alexander City, it's 05:22 in Detroit.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 193° (south 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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.