ANC
Anchorage
United States
4,793 km
2,978 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
4,793 km
2,978 mi / 2,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
84°
east

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ANC DTW
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code ANC DTW
ICAO Code PANC KDTW
City Anchorage Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 42.210000, -83.350000

Anchorage (ANC) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 4,793 kilometers (2,978 miles / 2,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Anchorage, it's 06:33 in Detroit. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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