DTW
Detroit
United States
908 km
564 miles
MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
Distance
908 km
564 mi / 490 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
205°
south southwest

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DTW MSL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW MSL
ICAO Code KDTW KMSL
City Detroit Muscle Shoals
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 34.750000, -87.610000

Detroit (DTW) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States is 908 kilometers (564 miles / 490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Detroit, it's 15:12 in Muscle Shoals.

The return flight from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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