AEL
Albert Lea
United States
831 km
517 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
831 km
517 mi / 449 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

AEL DTW
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AEL DTW
ICAO Code KAEL KDTW
City Albert Lea Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 1,261 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 42.210000, -83.350000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 831 kilometers (517 miles / 449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Albert Lea, it's 15:19 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 285° (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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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