DTW
Detroit
United States
5,956 km
3,701 miles
RET
Røst Airport
Norway
Distance
5,956 km
3,701 mi / 3,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW RET
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Røst Airport
IATA Code DTW RET
ICAO Code KDTW ENRS
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Oslo
Elevation 645 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 67.530000, 12.100000

Detroit (DTW) to Røst Airport (RET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Røst Airport (RET) in Røst Airport, Norway is 5,956 kilometers (3,701 miles / 3,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Norway. 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 05:01 in Detroit, it's 11:01 in Røst Airport. 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 Røst Airport (RET) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 294° (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 Røst Airport (RET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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