DTW
Detroit
United States
1,586 km
985 miles
LAL
Lakeland
United States
Distance
1,586 km
985 mi / 856 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW LAL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Lakeland Linder International Airport
IATA Code DTW LAL
ICAO Code KDTW KLAL
City Detroit Lakeland
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 645 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 27.990000, -82.020000

Detroit (DTW) to Lakeland (LAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) in Lakeland, United States is 1,586 kilometers (985 miles / 856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Detroit, it's 13:16 in Lakeland.

The return flight from Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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