DTW
Detroit
United States
2,030 km
1,261 miles
MLK
Malta
United States
Distance
2,030 km
1,261 mi / 1,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DTW MLK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Malta Airport
IATA Code DTW MLK
ICAO Code KDTW KM75
City Detroit Malta
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 2,254 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 48.370000, -107.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Malta (MLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Malta Airport (MLK) in Malta, United States is 2,030 kilometers (1,261 miles / 1,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:20 in Detroit, it's 20:20 in Malta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,609 feet between the two airports. Malta Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Malta (MLK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Malta Airport (MLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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