DTW
Detroit
United States
6,825 km
4,241 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
6,825 km
4,241 mi / 3,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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DTW SIR
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code DTW SIR
ICAO Code KDTW LSGS
City Detroit Sion
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 645 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.220000, 7.330000

Detroit (DTW) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 6,825 kilometers (4,241 miles / 3,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Switzerland. 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 11:42 in Detroit, it's 17:42 in Sion. 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 Sion (SIR) 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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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