DTW
Detroit
United States
6,670 km
4,145 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
6,670 km
4,145 mi / 3,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW RLG
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code DTW RLG
ICAO Code KDTW ETNL
City Detroit Rostock
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 645 ft 138 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 53.920000, 12.280000

Detroit (DTW) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 6,670 kilometers (4,145 miles / 3,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 07:53 in Detroit, it's 13:53 in Rostock. 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 Rostock (RLG) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 302° (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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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