AKO
Akron
United States
1,674 km
1,040 miles
DTW
Detroit
United States
Distance
1,674 km
1,040 mi / 904 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
76°
east northeast

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AKO DTW
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
IATA Code AKO DTW
ICAO Code KAKO KDTW
City Akron Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 4,716 ft 645 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 42.210000, -83.350000

Akron (AKO) to Detroit (DTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States is 1,674 kilometers (1,040 miles / 904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Akron, it's 19:38 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,071 feet between the two airports. Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (DTW) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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