DTW
Detroit
United States
5,986 km
3,719 miles
LKN
Leknes
Norway
Distance
5,986 km
3,719 mi / 3,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

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DTW LKN
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Leknes Airport
IATA Code DTW LKN
ICAO Code KDTW ENLK
City Detroit Leknes
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Oslo
Elevation 645 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 68.150000, 13.610000

Detroit (DTW) to Leknes (LKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Leknes Airport (LKN) in Leknes, Norway is 5,986 kilometers (3,719 miles / 3,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Norway. 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 20:01 in Detroit, it's 02:01 in Leknes. 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 Leknes (LKN) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 294° (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 Leknes Airport (LKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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