DTW
Detroit
United States
6,431 km
3,996 miles
GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
Distance
6,431 km
3,996 mi / 3,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW GSE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Gothenburg City Airport
IATA Code DTW GSE
ICAO Code KDTW ESGP
City Detroit Gothenburg
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 645 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 57.770000, 11.870000

Detroit (DTW) to Gothenburg (GSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden is 6,431 kilometers (3,996 miles / 3,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Sweden. 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 14:02 in Detroit, it's 20:02 in Gothenburg. 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 Gothenburg (GSE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 299° (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 Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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