DTW
Detroit
United States
6,970 km
4,331 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
6,970 km
4,331 mi / 3,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DTW SMV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code DTW SMV
ICAO Code KDTW LSZS
City Detroit N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 645 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 46.530000, 9.880000

Detroit (DTW) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 6,970 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 09:30 in Detroit, it's 15:30 in Samedan 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,955 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 304° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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