DCU
Decatur
United States
897 km
557 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
897 km
557 mi / 484 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DCU DTW
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DCU DTW
ICAO Code KDCU KDTW
City Decatur Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 592 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 42.210000, -83.350000

Decatur (DCU) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 897 kilometers (557 miles / 484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 10:38 in Decatur, it's 11:38 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 202° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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