DTW
Detroit
United States
3,018 km
1,875 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
3,018 km
1,875 mi / 1,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW NJK
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code DTW NJK
ICAO Code KDTW KNJK
City Detroit El Centro
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 32.800000, -115.700000

Detroit (DTW) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 3,018 kilometers (1,875 miles / 1,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 05:32 in Detroit, it's 02:32 in El Centro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Centro (NJK) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 60° (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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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