DTW
Detroit
United States
1,849 km
1,149 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
1,849 km
1,149 mi / 998 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW FCS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code DTW FCS
ICAO Code KDTW KFCS
City Detroit Fort Carson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.680000, -104.760000

Detroit (DTW) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 1,849 kilometers (1,149 miles / 998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Detroit, it's 10:18 in Fort Carson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,229 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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