Airport Comparison
| CDS | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Childress Municipal Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | CDS | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KCDS | KDTW |
| City | Childress | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,954 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.430000, -100.290000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Childress (CDS) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,708 kilometers (1,061 miles / 922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 09:41 in Childress, it's 10:41 in Detroit.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,309 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Childress Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 245° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.