DTW
Detroit
United States
1,614 km
1,003 miles
FTW
Fort Worth
United States
Distance
1,614 km
1,003 mi / 871 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DTW FTW
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA Code DTW FTW
ICAO Code KDTW KFTW
City Detroit Fort Worth
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 710 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.820000, -97.360000

Detroit (DTW) to Fort Worth (FTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, United States is 1,614 kilometers (1,003 miles / 871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 09:55 in Detroit, it's 08:55 in Fort Worth.

The return flight from Fort Worth (FTW) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 46° (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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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