DTW
Detroit
United States
6,823 km
4,240 miles
ILH
Illesheim Air Base
Germany
Distance
6,823 km
4,240 mi / 3,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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DTW ILH
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Illesheim Air Base
IATA Code DTW ILH
ICAO Code KDTW ETIK
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 645 ft 1,079 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 49.470000, 10.390000

Detroit (DTW) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany is 6,823 kilometers (4,240 miles / 3,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Germany. 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 12:10 in Detroit, it's 18:10 in Illesheim Air Base. 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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 303° (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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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