DTW
Detroit
United States
3,102 km
1,928 miles
MHV
Mojave
United States
Distance
3,102 km
1,928 mi / 1,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW MHV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field
IATA Code DTW MHV
ICAO Code KDTW KMHV
City Detroit Mojave
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft 2,801 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 35.060000, -118.150000

Detroit (DTW) to Mojave (MHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States is 3,102 kilometers (1,928 miles / 1,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Detroit, it's 12:01 in Mojave. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,156 feet between the two airports. Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Mojave (MHV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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