DTW
Detroit
United States
8,921 km
5,543 miles
LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
Distance
8,921 km
5,543 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW LSQ
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Maria Dolores Airport
IATA Code DTW LSQ
ICAO Code KDTW SCGE
City Detroit Los Angeles
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/New_York America/Santiago
Elevation 645 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -37.400000, -72.430000

Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles (LSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile is 8,921 kilometers (5,543 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Detroit, it's 11:01 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LSQ) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 352° (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 Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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