Airport Comparison
| 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.