Airport Comparison
| DTW | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KWAL |
| City | Detroit | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 821 kilometers (510 miles / 443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Detroit, it's 15:40 in Wallops Island.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 308° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.