DTW
Detroit
United States
8,674 km
5,390 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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DTW SMI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code DTW SMI
ICAO Code KDTW LGSM
City Detroit Samos Island
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Athens
Elevation 645 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 37.690000, 26.910000

Detroit (DTW) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Greece. 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 06:57 in Detroit, it's 13:57 in Samos Island. With a 7-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 Samos Island (SMI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 315° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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