DTW
Detroit
United States
6,501 km
4,040 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
6,501 km
4,040 mi / 3,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
25°
north northeast

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DTW SOT
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code DTW SOT
ICAO Code KDTW EFSO
City Detroit Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 645 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 67.390000, 26.620000

Detroit (DTW) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 6,501 kilometers (4,040 miles / 3,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Finland. 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 08:10 in Detroit, it's 15:10 in Sodankyla. 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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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