DRS
Dresden
Germany
6,923 km
4,302 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,923 km
4,302 mi / 3,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRS DTW
Airport Name Dresden Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code DRS DTW
ICAO Code EDDC KDTW
City Dresden Detroit
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 755 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 51.130000, 13.770000 42.210000, -83.350000

Dresden (DRS) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,923 kilometers (4,302 miles / 3,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Germany 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 12:33 in Dresden, it's 06:33 in Detroit. With a 6-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 Dresden (DRS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Dresden Airport (DRS) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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