DTW
Detroit
United States
6,341 km
3,940 miles
PIS
Poitiers/Biard
France
Distance
6,341 km
3,940 mi / 3,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

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DTW PIS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Poitiers-Biard Airport
IATA Code DTW PIS
ICAO Code KDTW LFBI
City Detroit Poitiers/Biard
Country United States France
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Paris
Elevation 645 ft 423 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.590000, 0.310000

Detroit (DTW) to Poitiers/Biard (PIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) in Poitiers/Biard, France is 6,341 kilometers (3,940 miles / 3,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 France. 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 14:58 in Detroit, it's 20:58 in Poitiers/Biard. 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 Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 299° (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 Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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