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Airport Comparison
| AFW | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport |
| IATA Code | AFW | DTW |
| ICAO Code | KAFW | KDTW |
| City | Fort Worth | Detroit |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 723 ft | 645 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.000000, -97.300000 | 42.210000, -83.350000 |
Fort Worth (AFW) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,596 kilometers (992 miles / 862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 04:23 in Fort Worth, it's 05:23 in Detroit.
The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Worth (AFW) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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