DTW
Detroit
United States
6,596 km
4,098 miles
ETZ
Metz / Nancy
France
Distance
6,596 km
4,098 mi / 3,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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DTW ETZ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
IATA Code DTW ETZ
ICAO Code KDTW LFJL
City Detroit Metz / Nancy
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 645 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 48.980000, 6.250000

Detroit (DTW) to Metz / Nancy (ETZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) in Metz / Nancy, France is 6,596 kilometers (4,098 miles / 3,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Detroit, it's 17:32 in Metz / Nancy. 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 Metz / Nancy (ETZ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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