DAL
Dallas
United States
1,578 km
980 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,578 km
980 mi / 852 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAL DTW
Airport Name Dallas Love Field Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DAL DTW
ICAO Code KDAL KDTW
City Dallas Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 487 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, -96.850000 42.210000, -83.350000

Dallas (DAL) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas Love Field (DAL) in Dallas, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,578 kilometers (980 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 09:16 in Dallas, it's 10:16 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Dallas (DAL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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