DTW
Detroit
United States
1,782 km
1,107 miles
SGR
Houston
United States
Distance
1,782 km
1,107 mi / 962 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
222°
southwest

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DTW SGR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sugar Land Regional Airport
IATA Code DTW SGR
ICAO Code KDTW KSGR
City Detroit Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 645 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 29.620000, -95.660000

Detroit (DTW) to Houston (SGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) in Houston, United States is 1,782 kilometers (1,107 miles / 962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:10 in Detroit, it's 10:10 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (SGR) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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