DTW
Detroit
United States
6,863 km
4,264 miles
NUE
Nuremberg
Germany
Distance
6,863 km
4,264 mi / 3,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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DTW NUE
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Nuremberg Airport
IATA Code DTW NUE
ICAO Code KDTW EDDN
City Detroit Nuremberg
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 645 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 49.500000, 11.070000

Detroit (DTW) to Nuremberg (NUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) in Nuremberg, Germany is 6,863 kilometers (4,264 miles / 3,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Detroit, it's 12:51 in Nuremberg. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nuremberg (NUE) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Nuremberg Airport (NUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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