AAL
Aalborg
Denmark
6,361 km
3,953 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,361 km
3,953 mi / 3,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
298°
west northwest

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AAL DTW
Airport Name Aalborg Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AAL DTW
ICAO Code EKYT KDTW
City Aalborg Detroit
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 57.090000, 9.850000 42.210000, -83.350000

Aalborg (AAL) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aalborg Airport (AAL) in Aalborg, Denmark to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 6,361 kilometers (3,953 miles / 3,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Denmark with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Aalborg, it's 03:29 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DTW) to Aalborg (AAL) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aalborg Airport (AAL) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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