DTW
Detroit
United States
1,255 km
780 miles
HKS
Jackson
United States
Distance
1,255 km
780 mi / 677 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
211°
south southwest

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DTW HKS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Hawkins Field
IATA Code DTW HKS
ICAO Code KDTW KHKS
City Detroit Jackson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.330000, -90.220000

Detroit (DTW) to Jackson (HKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Hawkins Field (HKS) in Jackson, United States is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 12:56 in Detroit, it's 11:56 in Jackson.

The return flight from Jackson (HKS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Hawkins Field (HKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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