CHQ
Souda
Greece
8,665 km
5,384 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
8,665 km
5,384 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
314°
northwest

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CHQ DTW
Airport Name Chania International Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code CHQ DTW
ICAO Code LGSA KDTW
City Souda Detroit
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 490 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 42.210000, -83.350000

Souda (CHQ) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 8,665 kilometers (5,384 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Greece 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 21:02 in Souda, it's 14:02 in Detroit. With a 7-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 Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 53° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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